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Summary for 2022

West St Paul is a city in Minnesota, with a population of about 20,000. The small 5 square mile community is a first ring suburb in the Twin Cities. The City is home to many parks and natural areas, including many city parks, the Thompson County Regional Park and the Dodge Nature Center. The City's Environmental Committee, which advises the Mayor and City Council, is leading the way in promoting pollinator habitat to residents and businesses, and looks forward to further education and promotion of Monarch habitat.

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Robbinsville Township is an up and coming diverse town of 15,000 with deep roots in agriculture. Robbinsville is located in Central New Jersey near Trenton and Princeton, and contains a rich history in farming and education that continues to this day. Besides the thousands of acres of preserved farmland, the township, under the direction of Mayor David Fried, Business Administrator Joy Tozzi and Township Council, has already provided a beautiful Butterfly Garden and is currently developing natural meadows at one of its natural environments at Miry Run, which flourishes with Monarchs during the warmer peak seasons. Robbinsville Township is committed to creating additional butterfly sanctuaries throughout the township that will effectively enhance the Monarch population and provide a safe environment for Monarchs and other key pollinators for years to come.

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Future home of the state-of-the-art Butterfly Pavilion Center for Invertebrate Research and Conservation, the City and County of Broomfield is proud to partner with the world-class research facility to host a global hub of invertebrate knowledge, conservation, inspiration, and connection. Stemming from the successful leading-edge habitat restoration partnership currently in place at some of Broomfield’s 8,000 acres of beloved open lands, Mayor Guyleen Castriotta is proud to sign the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to continue educational efforts to support the vision to provide pollinator-friendly habitats and programming in parks, open spaces, corridors, and even rooftops spanning across Broomfield with a future first-of-its-kind “Pollinator District”.

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Cherry Hill is a robust, diverse community of more than 75,000 people, making it the largest municipality in South Jersey. While the Township is a commercial and retail hub for the region, it is also home to hundreds of acres of open space, more than 40 recreation facilities, beautiful trails, forests, and the Cooper River, known as one of the best locations for crew regattas in the country. As part of Mayor Susan Shin Angulo’s dedication to preserving the Townships cherished natural resources, she is focused on maintaining and creating habitats that allow our crucial pollinators to not only survive, but thrive, in Cherry Hill. Supporting the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge is a key part of these efforts moving forward, and would not be possible without the hard work of the Cherry Hill Environmental Board and the Cherry Hill Green Team.

Summary for 2022

Del Rey Oaks is a small community of 1900 residents. The city is nestled between Monterey and Seaside on a canyon that houses thriving small businesses, an engaged citizenry, and beloved wetlands. Surrounded by the beauty and diversity of our natural environment, our city is dedicated to preserving our green spaces and wildlife, including pollinators. In 2018, Mayor Kerr created a Mayor's Advisory Committee for Sustainability, which has since morphed into our only citizen-run, non-profit organization located within the city. Two years ago, with the help of the Monterey Peninsula Stormwater Management Program and Save the Whole, Sustainable Del Rey Oaks created a Butterfly Garden on a small piece of vacant city land. Working with a local Butterfly expert, the Butterfly Garden now has 6 planter boxes containing appropriate plants to nurture our visiting monarchs and other pollinators, as well as an owl box.

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Herculaneum, Missouri, is a small city of 4,644 residents (2020 census) located in Jefferson County, Missouri, about 30 miles south of St. Louis. The city is located along the Mississippi River to the east and is "split" by Interstate 55. Mayor Haggard has committed to helping save the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. He will encourage residents to take part in the building of Monarch habitats through the city.

Summary for 2022

A community comprised of 8.5 square miles, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, is an inner ring suburb in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area situated on the banks of the Mississippi River. The city is home to a diverse population of 33,782 residents. Brooklyn Center residents enjoy easy access to Hwy 100, I-94/694, Hwy 252, and Hwy 169; the commute to downtown Minneapolis is six minutes while the commute to Saint Paul is 15 minutes. Brooklyn Center’s parks and nature areas contribute to its attractive quality of life. Combined with a 20-mile trail system extending to all neighboring communities and the Mississippi River, residents can walk or bicycle throughout the city and much of the northwest metro. Our City Council issued a proclamation proclaiming Monday, March 28, 2022, as “Community Monarch Pledge Day” in the City of Brooklyn Center and is committed to making a difference for monarchs.

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Knightdale is a town in eastern Wake County, North Carolina, with a population of approximately 20,000 residents. Our strategic plan highlights SUSTAINABILITY as one of our five a core values. We seek to promote the stewardship of our environment. Mayor Day and our Town Council have committed to saving the Monarch Butterfly by joining this pledge.

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Trenton is a town in Mid-Coast Maine. Trenton has a rough population of 1,500. The town is nestled just off the islands hosting Acadia National Park. We are currently planning for community gardens and parks. We are committed to help saving the Monarch Butterfly population and other pollinators with our signing and commitment to the Mayors Monarch Pledge. We look forward to engaging and educating our residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout our town.

Summary for 2022