City of Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
Shelly Carlson
Summary for 2022
Moorhead, MN lies along the Red River of the North within the Lake Agassiz basin. There have been efforts for years to improve the sustainability of the region. Dakota Audubon has been a partner with the city, converting turf grass into prairie along the Red River. The city is investigating ways to supplement the work of Dakota Audubon to continue building corridors and providing food sources for pollinators. We planted two pollinator beds on city property, and we have been looking at other areas of expansion.
City of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Tishaura Jones
Summary for 2022
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.
McKinney Monarch Initiative
McKinney, TX
George Fuller
Summary for 2022
The City of McKinney is proud to join hundreds of cities across the United States in support of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the National Wildlife Federation's Mayor's Monarch Pledge. The McKinney Monarch Initiative supports the creation of habitats as the monarchs make their annual 2,500-mile migration to and from their overwintering grounds in Mexico. Together with our partners, we can help create beneficial ecosystems to ensure the future of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
Nelsonville
Nelsonville, NY
Michael Bowman
Summary for 2022
Incorporated in 1855, Nelsonville is a Hudson Highlands village located in the Town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York. Its Government consists of a mayor and four trustees as its legislative body, and a Village clerk who doubles as treasurer.
City of Mountain Park
Mountain Park, GA
Jim Still, Jr
Summary for 2022
Mountain Park is a small city of about 700 north of Atlanta, GA. We are a Wildlife Preserve and belong to Tree city, USA. Supporting Monarch butterflies and pollinators is very important to us.
City of Pickering
Pickering , ON
Kevin Ashe
Summary for 2022
Over the past several years, Pickering has developed and implemented a number of initiatives to support the Monarch butterfly and other important pollinators such as birds, bats and bees. Through participation in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, Pickering will continue to help create Monarch habitat, raise community awareness about the importance of these species, and educate residents on roles they can play. Through collaboration we also endeavor to encourage other Canadian cities to do the same.
Miami Shores Village
Miami Shores Village, FL
Sandra Harris
Summary for 2022
Miami Shores Village is a small coastal community with over 10,000 residents strategically located between Miami and Ft Lauderdale. Miami Shores is home to a myriad of flora, fauna and wildlife. We have a City leadership and residents who are committed to protecting and sustaining the local butterfly population through education and creation of butterfly gardens.
Village of Mamaroneck
Mamaroneck , NY
Thomas Murphy
Summary for 2022
We pledge to improve the habitat of the Monarch Butterfly in the Village of Mamaroneck. We will continue to educate residents on the importance of not using pesticides and planting milkweed and native nectar producing plants.
City of Mansfield
Mansfield, TX
Michael Evans
Summary for 2022
Mansfield is a suburban city in the U.S. state of Texas, and is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex area. The city is located mostly in Tarrant county, with small parts in Ellis and Johnson counties. Its location is approximately 30 miles from Dallas and 20 miles from Fort Worth, and is adjacent to Arlington.
City of Champaign
Champaign, IL
Deborah Feinen
Summary for 2022
Champaign, in east central Illinois, is a City with a population of approximately 90,000 people. Along with our neighboring City of Urbana, Champaign is the home of the University of Illinois. Mayor Deborah Feinen and the Champaign City Council have provided clear direction and leadership to City staff that our green infrastructure is a community priority. Mayor Feinen spearheaded this effort by issuing the City's first Monarch Conservation Month Proclamation in 2016.
