Yukon, OK
Yukon, OK
Shelli Selby
Summary for 2021
Yukon, OK is the 16th largest city in Oklahoma with a population of 29,078.The town grew by 28% since the census of 2010. Spanning over 27 miles, the population density is 1096 people per square mile. Average household income is $87,729and median age is approximately 37 years of age. At the end of 2020, Yukon had approximately 10 Monarch Waystations, according to Monarch Watch website. Yukon has an active Parks and Recreation department that is active and interested in developing and implementing Monarch habitats.
City of East Tawas
East Tawas, MI
Bruce Bolen
Summary for 2021
The city of East Tawas has residents who would like to help the monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation. Please consider taking the National Wildlife Federations' "Mayors' Monarch Pledge" to help us unify as a community to help save our pollinators. It would also create beautiful habits to enjoy while seeing the butterflies and other pollinators. https://www.nwf.org/mayorsmonarchpledge Thank you.
City of Corinth
Corinth, TX
Bill Heideman
Summary for 2021
Our city is 8 square miles, population of approx 22k. We have multiple locations for habitat and viewing. We have educated residents and board members on the importance of the Monarch butterfly.
City of Waukesha
Waukesha, WI
Shawn Reilly
Summary for 2021
The City of Waukesha is a community of approximately 70,000 residents. Some of the residents are committed to protecting the Monarch Butterfly. The Mayor has supported their efforts and that of staff by endorsing the pledge for several years. The City has a Community Butterfly Garden, milkweed plantings and low mow areas to assist the Monarch. Educational sessions are also offered as part of the Arbor Day Celebration.
Decorah
Decorah, IA
Lorraine Borowski
Summary for 2021
An environmentally friendly, progressive, open-minded community that embraces opportunities to do better. We boast over 664 acres of parkland that has the potential to help monarchs and help the effort of pollinator conservation.
City of West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
Lindsey P. Horvath
Summary for 2021
The City of West Hollywood was officially incorporated in 1984. At approximately 1.9 square miles and 35,000 residents, the city provides core services with eight public parks and an overall walkability score of 91. West Hollywood is located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles County and has earned a reputation for being “the creative city” with its progressive approach to local government including many critical social movements and protection of our environment. Mayor Lindsey P. Horvath has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging with community members in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
City of Minneapolis, Ward 2
Minneapolis, MN
Cam Gordon
Summary for 2021
Minneapolis is a wonderful city with amazing natural amenities including the Mississippi River Gorge that runs right through the City and the Second Ward. We also have a great park system. In August 2015, the Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution to increase pollinator forage (including native plants) and decrease the use of pesticides on all city-owned and controlled property and to encourage property owners throughout Minneapolis to adopt pollinator-friendly practices. We have been working hard to follow up on that ever since. Prior to that, we amended our ordinances to allow native plantings and lawns that did not need to be mowed short. Last year we approved a new comprehensive plan that calls for the City to encourage native and pollinator-friendly species in landscaping, and the regulation of, and education around, the use of pesticides and chemical compounds on privately owned land.
City of Oviedo / Office of the Mayor
Oviedo, FL
Megan Sladek
Summary for 2021
Oviedo is a city just north of Orlando, Florida with a population of 42,000. The City owns over 2,000 acres of park land and Mayor Megan Sladek has proposed eliminating the use of harmful pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in the majority of Oviedo’s parks. Mayor Sladek is looking forward to helping monarchs and all other pollinators thrive by encouraging cultivation of a diverse array of native plants, including milkweed.
City of Herculaneum
Herculaneum, MO
William Haggard
Summary for 2021
Herculaneum, Missouri is a city in Missouri located along the Mississippi River. Herculaneum is located 35 miles south of St. Louis The city mayor has taken the pledge since the beginning and have made improvements to city parks, gardens, etc. to enhance the Monarch butterfly population.
City of La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
Timothy Kabat
Summary for 2021
La Crosse is a community of 52,000 people located on the Mississippi River and the center of the larger region. Surrounded by bluffs, forests, rivers and marshes, La Crosse is home to abundant natural resources, fish and wildlife. We have been a part of the Mayors for Monarchs for years and are actively working to improve our open spaces and enhance our native habitats.
