Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government
Louisville, KY
Craig Greenberg
Summary for 2023
Founded in 1778, the City of Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and sits on the banks of the Ohio River sharing the border with Indiana. Mayor Craig Greenberg is continuing Louisville’s support and is joining over 600 fellow mayors across the U.S. in support of monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation by signing the National Wildlife Federation’s “Mayor’s Monarch Pledge”. With the monarch butterfly population declining by 80% over the last 20 years, the monarch butterfly has emerged as an ambassador species to raise awareness for all pollinators and ecosystem health about their need for milkweed plants as well as other native wildflowers that provide nectar for food. Mayor Greenberg is dedicated to environmental health by supporting sustainable monarch conservation efforts through encouraging, educating, and empowering citizens that their efforts to create more pollinator habitat throughout the community can have a lasting impact. The Louisville Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and an agency of the Louisville Metro Government. The Louisville Zoo is also partner of the AZA’s Saving Animals From Extinction (S.A.F.E.) North American Monarch Butterfly Program.
City of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Tishaura Jones
Summary for 2023
The City of St. Louis is located on the eastern border of Missouri along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. This location is a natural byway for Monarch butterfly migration. In 2014, St. Louis began its Milkweeds for Monarchs initiative and has established well over 400 green spaces with milkweed and nectar sources to support the Monarch and other pollinators. Mayor Tishaura O. Jones continues the City’s important efforts to support pollinators and connect residents with nature. Monarch and pollinator gardens will continue to be established and maintained in city parks, neighborhoods, schools and at homes across St. Louis.
City Of Mebane
Mebane, NC
Ed Hooks
Summary for 2023
We are committing to the Save the Monarch effort. We will be planting areas of the city with milkweed and will encourage other groups in the city to join us.
City of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
T.M. Franklin Cownie
Summary for 2023
The City of Des Moines Iowa is in the heart of the Midwest and in the heart of the fall Monarch Migration flight way. The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation along with the Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Botanical Center all work together to promote and provide support for Monarch Conservation in our city. Mayor Cownie has committed to conservation and sustainable practices that enhance our city as well as provide habitat for monarch butterflies, pollinators, and wildlife in our city.
Village of Woodbury
Orange County, NY, NY
Andrew Giacomazza
Summary for 2023
The Village of Woodbury is considered the Gateway to Orange County in the beautiful state of New York. I have been Mayor for the Village of Woodbury since January 1st, 2022. One of my first actions was to re-establish our climate smart Taskforce. We are committing to increasing eduction about the plight of monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Work has already begun to hit our goals.
City of Fishers
Fishers, IN
Scott Fadness
Summary for 2023
The City of Fishers is a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana, located in Hamilton County and was named #1 Place to Live in the US by Money Magazine in 2017. Under the leadership of Mayor Scott Fadness, Fishers is known as a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city through its neighborhood development, dedication to supporting high-growth companies, and innovative city processes. With a population of approximately 100,000 Fishers is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana and has received national accolades for entrepreneurship, livability, and safety. The City has established an Environmental Working Group dedicated to improving the city's sustainability efforts, preserving and enhancing biodiversity within our city, and engaging with our residents to build more pollinator and monarch habitats.
Abuzz For Wildlife in Eatontown
Borough of Eatontown, NJ
Anthony Talerico, Jr.
Summary for 2023
Abuzz For Wildlife in Eatontown is a grassroots organization that seeks to provide opportunities for public engagement for establishing wildlife habitats around the Borough of Eatontown which will become a wildlife corridor for migrating species, includes pollinators such as the Monarch Butterfly.
City of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Todd Gloria
Summary for 2023
San Diego County is the most biodiverse county in the United States. City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is committed to not only being an advocate for the monarch butterfly, but a leader in the region for monarch and pollinator conservation. As author of the City’s Climate Action Plan, Mayor Gloria has been at the forefront of environmental policy and will continue his work to preserve San Diego’s beautiful landscape and the wildlife that call it home.
City of Watertown
Watertown, MA
George Proakis
Summary for 2023
Watertown is a city in the greater Boston area with a population of just over 35,000. Our community, though highly urbanized, boasts important natural resources, from protected open space along the Charles River to our growing number of pocket parks and community gardens. City Manager George Proakis has committed to protecting and promoting pollinator species such as the monarch butterfly by signing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents, businesses, and neighborhood groups on the importance of providing pollinator habitat throughout the city.
Township of Holmdel
Holmdel, NJ
Domenico "DJ" Luccarelli
Summary for 2023
Holmdel township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The Township is centrally located in the Raritan Valley region, being within the regional and cultural influence of the Raritan Bayshore. The population is 17,000, we are home to 7 township parks. We are committed to open space and preserving the natural landscape of the town. We are looking forward to doing what we can to help increase the population of the Monarch Butterfly!
