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Summary for 2021

Nolanville, an historic community with a population of 6,000 citizens, is located in Central Texas and in the direct path of the annual monarch butterfly migration. Residents of Nolanville have adopted several measures over the past few years to bring the plight of the monarch butterfly population to the forefront of our conservation efforts. Mayor Andy Williams of Nolanville, TX has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other at-risk pollinators with the signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging Nolanville residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the city.

Summary for 2021

In Spring of 2016, the City of Lewisville took on The National Wildlife Federation's Mayor's Monarch Pledge in order to protect the Texas State Insect, the monarch butterfly. Its 2500-mile migration slices through the heart of the City, bringing an immense amount of joy to all of our citizens. Over the last decade however, as butterfly populations have declined, witnessing the Great Monarch Migration has become difficult, to say the least. In order to support this iconic insect's journey through North Texas, the City of Lewisville will support community education, innovate the field of parkland management, construct pollinator habitat, and bring our citizens together for events that provide a butterfly's eye view of how pollinators impact our daily lives.

Summary for 2021

Climate change is bringing changes in temperature, snowpack, water availability, and wildfire risk to Flagstaff. These changes threaten Flagstaff’s natural resources, economy, infrastructure, and quality of life. The Flagstaff community is working to proactively preserve the natural environment, working toward carbon neutrality, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Protecting the Monarch butterfly is an integral action in achieving our community-wide goals.

Summary for 2021

Ann Arbor is a city located along the picturesque Huron River in southeast Michigan. With a population of about 120,000, it is home to over 160 parks, totaling about 2,200 acres. Over half of those acres are comprised of natural areas which are managed and maintained by the Natural Area Preservation division of the Parks and Recreation Services Unit. The University of Michigan and Washtenaw County also own and maintain significant natural acreage within the city. Mayor Christopher Taylor has signed the Mayors' Monarch Pledge in recognition of the importance of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators to the health of our ecosystems and our citizens. We are committed to protecting and restoring our precious pollinator habitat.

Summary for 2021

Summary for 2021

Plains, Georgia is a small, rural agricultural community in south Georgia. The Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail was established in 2013 in order to educate and establish habitat for Monarchs and butterflies common in our community. The Mayor of Plains endorses the efforts of the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail and supports these conservation efforts as well as your program.

Summary for 2021

Montreat is a Town in Western North Carolina nestled at the foot of Greybeard Mountain and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Montreat is blessed with a great variety of flora and fauna, gently flowing streams and waterfalls and gorgeous mountain vistas. Mayor Helms of Montreat, NC has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the Town.

Summary for 2021

The Village of Shorewood is committed to the creation and preservation of natural wildlife habitats . As part of those efforts, the Shorewood Monarch Project, an inter-generational community initiative, was created to increase awareness about the importance of butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects and to encourage residents to conserve and create healthy habitats for pollinators in their own yards. The village maintains two certified Monarch Waystations including a colossal waystation along the Lake Michigan migratory pathway. Shorewood has participated in the Mayor's Monarch Pledge since 2016 at a leadership level. We are also a member of the Wisconsin Monarch Collaborative. Our local efforts include maintaining a number of native public gardens and green spaces throughout the Village, annual distribution of milkweed plants, encouraging residents to create butterfly gardens by offering workshops, garden photo-contests, and social media posts. We also work with schools on education efforts related to butterfly conservation. Our local public library hosts an annual live caterpillar to butterfly exhibit to educate the public about the monarch life cycle and generate interest in the plight of monarch butterflies.

Summary for 2021

This will be our 5th year that the city of Palos Heights is committing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. We have conducted a variety of actions over the years as part of our commitment including planting pollinator gardens, restoring landscapes, and educational programs, events and outreach. We are excited to continue this effort in 2022 to help the beleaguered Monarch butterfly with a variety of new restoration efforts and educational programs.

Summary for 2021

Albany, Texas is a small rural town in west Texas that strives to engage in the beautiful habitat that surrounds the town. Albany is surrounded by local ranches and a vast west Texas sky that frames the small town. The citizens of Albany pledge to the monarch conservation and being a part of the pollination.