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.
Village of Great Neck Plaza
Great Neck, NY
Ted Rosen
Summary for 2021
Great Neck Plaza is a small village of approximately 6,900 residents, with an active retail and commercial downtown. We are located in northwestern Nassau County relatively close to the Queens County (New York City) border. We are committed to environmental preservation and among other things, monarch and pollinator conservation.
Town of Matthews
Matthews, NC
John Higdon
Summary for 2021
Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte NC with a population of 34,000. The town has two community gardens and many parks and open green spaces. Mayor Higdon, an avid gardener and beekeeper, is committed to continuing to make Matthews a welcome and healthy place for monarchs and other pollinators to thrive. Mayor Higdon has signed the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and will encourage Matthews residents to grow and expand sustainable monarch friendly habitat.
City of Shelbyville
Shelbyville, IN
Tom DeBaun
Summary for 2021
The City of Shelbyville Parks Department has planted over 20 acres of butterfly habitat and quail habitat around our Cross Country Course. We are in the second year of growth so it will need spot sprayed and maintained.
Village of Frankfort
FRANKFORT, IL
Jim Holland
Summary for 2021
The Village of Frankfort is located approximately 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois. One of the main contributors to Frankfort’s high quality-of-life is the abundant natural environment. Tucked away at the east end of Frankfort’s historic downtown lies the award-winning Prairie Park. This 14-acre park features both preserved and expanded native prairie areas, over 140 different native plant species, a fishing pond, walking paths and educational interpretative signage. Located within the park is one of the last remaining natural prairie areas in Frankfort. The Village of Frankfort desires to continue to preserve, enhance and grow Frankfort’s network of open spaces and natural areas. This pledge aligns with this goal and our community looks forward to raising awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat.
