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Summary for 2026

Baton Rouge is Louisiana’s capital and one of its largest urban centers. Located along the Mississippi River, the City-Parish (officially the City of Baton Rouge & East Baton Rouge Parish) blends rich cultural history, diverse communities, major educational and research institutions, and vibrant natural landscapes from urban parks to nearby wetlands. It’s a regional hub for government, education, healthcare, and industry. Mayor-President Emile 'Sid' Edwards and the Baton Rouge City-Parish leadership have signed (and renewed) the pledge to reaffirm the community’s role in supporting monarchs as they migrate through the region and to highlight the importance of habitat restoration, native plantings (like milkweed), and pollinator-friendly spaces in public gardens and parks. Local efforts help sustain these butterflies — and other pollinators — that are vital for healthy ecosystems, pollinating plants that support wildlife and local food systems. By taking the pledge year after year, Baton Rouge signals its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement in wildlife conservation, making the city-parish part of a broader national movement to reverse monarch declines and protect natural heritage

Summary for 2026

Cedar Rapids is the second-largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River and has a population of approximately 137,900. Cedar Rapids is happy to take part in this pledge and is committed to participating in environmental initiatives that help with monarch and pollinator conservation.

Summary for 2026

The City of Somers Point occupies an area of approximately four(4) square miles having a year round resident population of +/-10,000. Situated along the coastal inland waterway of Southern New Jersey, it is surrounded on three(3) sides by tidal waters. The Somers Point Environmental Commission/Green Team in concert with the Green Thumb Gardening Club has an interest in promoting the City-wide propagation of native flora species on our private and publicly-owned/maintained spaces supporting pollinator habitats. Mayor Tapp has been an advocate for the preservation of our community's unique heritage including native ecology and sees the completion of this pledge in concert with our Environmental Commission/Green Team as a means of furthering this objective.

Summary for 2026

Cape May (sometimes Cape May City) is a city and seaside resort located at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, it is one of the country's oldest vacation resort destinations.

Summary for 2026

Peekskill is a city of 25,000 located in Westchester County, New York, along the Hudson River. The City is bordered by beautiful Blue Mountain Park to the South and Bear Mountain to the North as well as several local parks and the Peekskill Regeneration Farm. Mayor McKenzie of Peekskill, NY has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, and looks forward to engaging residents as Peekskill fulfills the actions of this pledge.

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Summary for 2026

Morrisville is an amazing community where you can live, work, play, and learn! We are a unique and diverse community of 34,000, with 46% Asian population. Morrisville was voted #2 of 509 Best Places to Live in North Carolina. The Town has a master sustainability plan which includes a natural environment focus area. This focus includes caring for tree canopy and requires that Town landscape projects have a minimum for native plant materials. The Town's Education Garden as well as the Morrisville Environment & Stormwater Committee work together to promote education in support of pollinator-friendly habitats.

Summary for 2026

Mamaroneck has a strong interest in making its village healthier with less pollution, more birdlife and greater biodiversity. We are located in the floodplain of the Sheldrake and Mamaroneck Rivers and understand that improving the ecology of the floodplain lands will also help in mitigating the flooding experienced by residents. Doing this work means improving habitat across the board, increasing the amount of native plants throughout the village to support all pollinating insects including the monarch butterfly

Summary for 2026

Biddeford, Maine is a city of 23,000 residents on the Atlantic coast and Saco River, with several hundred acres of beautiful greenspaces and preservation lands. Since 2021, the City of Biddeford with the support of its partner, Biddeford Community Gardens, has committed to the Mayor's Monarch Pledge through such actions as creating and preserving land for the benefit of the Monarch Butterfly and other important pollinators. Through educational programs, public awareness campaigns, such as our in-progress petition to reduce/eliminate the use of pesticides city-wide, and public art initiatives, we remain committed to saving and increasing in the numbers of one of our most majestic and recognizable species.

Summary for 2026

The City of Rochester, Michigan, is proud to be a Monarch Champion City for four consecutive years, demonstrating our strong commitment to monarch and pollinator conservation. Rochester supports the planting of native milkweed and pollinator-friendly species in parks and public spaces while encouraging residents, schools, and community partners to create habitat throughout the community. Through public education, volunteer engagement, and sustainable landscape practices, the City continues to expand and protect pollinator habitat each year. Our ongoing Monarch Champion designation reflects Rochester’s dedication to environmental stewardship and to building a healthier, more resilient environment for future generations.