City of Yoncalla
Yoncalla, OR
Stacey Atwell-Keister
Summary for 2021
Yoncalla is a city in Douglas County, Oregon with a population of about 1100. We pledge to help monarch butterflies and other pollinators by collecting and distributing milkweed seeds for homeowners to plant on their property, removing invasive species like pampas grass and butterfly bushes in our right-of-ways and replacing them with milkweed, and working with the local elementary school to launch an outdoor education program in the school garden.
Town of Ossining
Ossining, NY
Dana Levenberg
Summary for 2021
The Town of Ossining is located in the Lower Hudson Valley with a population of approximately 38,000 including residents in the unincorporated area of the town and two villages. The Town has a history of making eco-friendly programs available to residents and routinely seeks guidance and advice from Master Gardeners and experts at a local nature preserve. Recently it passed legislation to allow beekeeping, which specifically requires beekeepers to provide a food source for their bees so they do not compromise the existing food sources for native pollinators. Town Supervisor Dana Levenberg is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, through the efforts listed in this application and other methods. She looks forward to continued engagement with residents regarding the protection and creation of habitats for pollinators.
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
Alan Webber
Summary for 2021
The City of Santa Fe is committed to a wide-ranging series of programs that will protect pollinators and monarch butterflies, develop our tree canopy, conserve water and take a leadership role in sustainability.
City of Rolla
ROLLA, MO
Louis Magdits
Summary for 2021
Rolla, MO is located in south central Missouri - home to MO University of Science and Technology and surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest and the Ozarks. Mayor Magdits remains committed to promoting healthy habitat for monarch butterflies, bees and other pollinators including the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. Working in partnership with the City Parks Department and City Public Works Department as well as Master Gardeners and the local Audubon Society we look forward to promoting better habitat throughout the Rolla area.
City of Solana Beach
Solana Beach, CA
Lesa Heebner
Summary for 2021
Solana Beach is a city in northern San Diego County with a population of roughly 13,000. It is a coastal community and has long been a leader in environmental protection. The city has many opportunities to restore native monarch habitat in one of the several city parks and public spaces. By signing the pledge the city also looks forward to engaging with residents to build more pollinator habitat in private spaces as well.
City of Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
David Meyer
Summary for 2021
The City of Fairfax is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located just 20 minutes from Washington, D.C., the city's attractive blend of commercial, office, retail, and residential properties combines the charm of a small town with the opportunities of a thriving urban area. Mayor David Meyer has committed to protecting the monarch butterfly and education citizens on how to provide habitat for the monarchs by planting milk weed.
Allentown Borough
Allentown, NJ
Thomas Fritts
Summary for 2021
Allentown Borough, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County. We are a small community just under a mile in size that places an emphasis on open space with a greenbelt surrounding our municipality. We have many recreational facilities that are passive in nature which we are trying to make home to the native monarch and pollinator population.
City of Carmel
Carmel, IN
James Brainard
Summary for 2021
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City of Mandeville
Mandeville, LA
Clay Madden
Summary for 2021
The city of Mandeville, as the gateway to the North Shore and St. Tammany Parish, enjoys a lifestyle that is quite different from New Orleans, its South Shore neighbor. Mandeville embraces the serenity of its rich naturalistic environment. As a waterfront and water-oriented community, Mandeville enjoys a temperate climate amid a lush canopy of live oaks, magnolias and towering pines. Wildlife, such as squirrels, rabbits, opossums, raccoons, deer, armadillos, fish, pollinators, and numerous species of birds and water fowl are abundant throughout the area. The community exhibits a well-integrated sense of quality and scale, when viewed in perspective with nature. Planning guidelines have established spacious lot sizes, generous building setbacks, and overall low-density residential development. In order to ensure that the pines and hardwoods retain dominance as the community's vertical element, there is a construction height limitation of 35 feet. Landscaping requirements have been enacted to preserve existing trees and vegetation and to replace trees lost through development. Low-rise, landscaped monument signs have been adopted through sign regulations to minimize the visual clutter. These landscape regulations, along with the establishment of the Parks and Parkways Commission have enabled Mandeville to become a proud member of the Tree City USA program. Mayor Clay Madden of Mandeville, LA has further committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building a more pollinator friendly environment throughout the city.
Reston, VA
Reston, VA
Larry Butler
Summary for 2021
Reston is a planned community located in Fairfax County, Virginia with approximately 65,000 residents. The community is located 20 miles west of Washington, DC and is renowned for its preservation of natural areas and commitment to environmental stewardship. Reston has been certified by NWF as a Community Wildlife Habitat. It is also a Tree City USA as designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation and a designated Biophilic City. Reston recognizes the plight of the Monarch species and endeavors to conserve habitat on Reston Association property, which is accessible to residents and visitors. Reston Association staff educate homeowners about monarch conservation efforts and provide resources for people to create butterfly habitats on their own properties and in their neighborhoods.
