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Summary for 2021

The City of Oceanside, founded in 1888, is a coastal city located between San Diego and Los Angeles. We are a designated "California Cultural District" and have a highly-rated thriving downtown scene, plenty of open space, miles of beautiful beaches, unique architecture and historic buildings, and an efficient transportation hub. Mayor Sanchez is committed to urging the community to create and maintain essential monarch habitat so that monarchs and other pollinators will thrive!

Summary for 2021

The City of Hilliard, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, is home to more than 31,000 residents. Hilliard strives to be on the leading edge of community sustainability. We take pride in providing leadership in central Ohio when it comes to green and sustainable initiatives. This includes being committed to growing a strong community gardening program and saving the monarch butterflies and other pollinators. City Manager, Michelle Crandall, along with the City’s Environmental Sustainability Commission have committed to saving the monarch butterflies and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. We look forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the City.

Summary for 2021

Shepherdstown is the oldest town in the state of West Virginia. It is a progressive town that prides itself on the many parks within the town. Mayor Jim Auxer is committed to the preservation of the monarch butterfly, milkweed, and the pollinators that support them. The signing of the Mayor’s Pledge is an honor and looks forward to engaging the public in this endeavor.

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Summary for 2021

Manassas is an urban habitat of 45,000 people located 30 miles southwest of Washington, DC. The city is 10 square miles and has 230 acres of parkland and open space. In 2020 the City adopted a goal that Manassas would be a sustainable and resilient city that values the environment, encourages access to nature, and provides a safe, pleasant, and healthy community for residents of all ages, abilities and incomes. A strategy to achieving that goal includes, "Supporting the conservation of local and regional biodiversity by promoting the protection and enhancement of native plant communities and pollinator and wildlife habitats while managing invasive plant and animal species."

Summary for 2021

The City of Portage is a community of 50,000 residents located in Southwest Michigan. Known for a commitment to the development and preservation of parks and trailways, we are excited to take on the Monarch Pledge! We have been committed to natural native landscapes that are pollinator friendly and this is an opportunity to have a greater focus on monarch habitat.

Summary for 2021

The City of Prospect Heights is a Chicago suburb of approximately 16,500 population. Last year, the City provided financial resources, along with a private donor, to offer a match amount to obtain a grant from Commonwealth Edison, for the purpose of developing a pollinator park on City property. The planning of the park and volunteer labor resources were provided by the City's Natural Resources Commission. The natural wildflower plantings in the pollinator park offer a tailored habitat for monarch butterflies and other needed pollinators.

Summary for 2021

Summary for 2021

Chesterfield is located west of the city of St. Louis, MO and has a thriving population of over 48,000 residents. We pride ourselves on the vibrant community we are where our residents choose to live, play and work close to the natural environment. Our Chesterfield Parks, Recreation and Arts department provides so many wonderful opportunities to be close to nature, experience the outdoors, and live happy and productive lives. We work closely with many organizations to care, grow, and educate our community on the importance of nature, green space, and providing adequate habitat for our butterflies, birds, and other wild creatures.