City of De Pere
De Pere, WI
James Boyd
Summary for 2021
The City of De Pere will actively work with community groups and organizations to create and maintain native plant species for pollinators and butterflies.
Village of Middleburgh
Middleburgh, NY
Patricia Bergan
Summary for 2021
The Village of Middleburgh, New York is located in the heart of the Schoharie Valley. Nestled at the corner of New York State Routes 145 and 30, Middleburgh is the quaint home to approximately 1,300 residents and many historic places of interest, local attractions, specialty shops and restaurants. The Village suffered greatly in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Many homes were lost, which created an opportunity to create public gardens and butterfly habitats. The Village would like to expand our butterfly conservation area and offer educational programming to community members.
City of Decatur
Decatur, GA
Patti Garrett
Summary for 2021
Decatur GA is an urban city in the Atlanta metro region with a population of around 27,000 people in 4.5 sq mi. There are several community gardens in Decatur, including two on city-owned property. We are a Tree City USA and a Tree City of the World. Decatur was recognized as the first BeeCity in Georgia in July 2016 and has established two bee habitat gardens. Signing the Mayor's Monarch Pledge is another opportunity for the city to commit to additional conservation efforts and is supported by the city's Active Living Board and the Environmental Sustainability Board. We look forward to continuing our work to educate the community about strategies to conserve monarchs and to taking steps to establish additional natural habitats for monarch butterflies.
City of Klamath Falls
Klamath Falls, OR
Carol Westfall
Summary for 2021
The City of Klamath Falls is the seat of Klamath County Oregon with a population of 21,335 Citizens. The city is on the southeastern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake and about 25 miles north of the California-Oregon border. We are fortunate to live in a rural area that is surrounded by wetlands, Northern flyway for migratory birds, forest, and lakes. We value the great outdoor experience with numerous hiking, and biking trails. I am thrilled that our City Parks has been practicing the importance of planting pollinator plants and a assortment of wildflower seeds to attract migratory butterflies. As Mayor of Klamath Falls, I am signing on with the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to further this important campaign throughout the city to save the Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators.
Concord
Concord, NC
Bill Dusch
Summary for 2021
Concord, North Carolina, population 94,000, is a NWF Community Wildlife Habitat that partners with the community to deliver excellent service, and plans for the future while preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life. Concord is concerned about its natural, historic, economic, and aesthetic resources and work to preserve and enhance them for future generations. Mayor Dusch is making the pledge to ensure Concord a welcoming place for pollinators.
City of Somersworth
City of Somersworth, NH
Dana Hilliard
Summary for 2021
Somersworth, known as the Hilltop City and considered the "Welcoming City" is a 10 square mile community of 11, 700 population. Somersworth is committed to preserving its rich culture, history and traditions while promoting cultural diversity. The city has a proud track record of its commitment to sustainable practices which include local land and species preservation. Mayor Hilliard in partnership with our city, schools, family and greater community has committed to saving the Monarch Butterfly and pollinator conservation.
City of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
Lioneld Jordan
Summary for 2021
Fayetteville, Arkansas is a small city of approximately 87,500 people located in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas and home to the University of Arkansas. Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas region has experienced unprecedented growth in recent decades due in part the region’s scenic beauty, low cost of living and the home presence of multiple fortune 500 companies such as Walmart and Tyson Foods, which have brought jobs and economic development. In the last 10 years Fayetteville’s population has increased 19% from the 2010 census count of 73,580 people. This rapid growth can undoubtedly impact local ecology without proactive efforts to protect our natural resources and ecosystem. By participating in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, Mayor Jordan is leading Fayetteville in taking steps to protect our monarch and pollinator populations through direct stewardship and education activities. These efforts, combined with the participation of several other municipalities across the region, will serve to raise local awareness and increase pollinator habitat and the presence of the monarch butterfly in Fayetteville and throughout Northwest Arkansas.
City of Sanford
Sanford, FL
Art Woodruff
Summary for 2021
Sanford is a city in Central Florida with a population of about 58,000. The city sits on the St Johns River at Lake Monroe and has many beautiful parks and community gardens. We are a Monarch City USA, the ninth in the State of Florida. We are committed to saving the monarch butterfly and pollinators and engage residents in building pollinator habitat throughout the City.
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Pam Hemminger
Summary for 2021
Chapel Hill is a town of 60,000 residents which is located in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina. Home to the state’s flagship public university, UNC-Chapel Hill, the town is known for its inclusive and progressive values including its longstanding support of environmental causes. In fact, one of the Town’s highest priority areas is environmental stewardship, including commitments to reduce carbon footprint, to improve local waterways and conserve biological ecosystems, and to invest in green infrastructure and build community resilience. Mayor Pam Hemminger of Chapel Hill, NC has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the town.
City of Takoma Park
Takoma Park, MD
Kate Stewart
Summary for 2021
The City of Takoma Park is a municipality of approximately 17,000 residents in Montgomery County, Maryland. Takoma Park is bordered by Washington, D.C. on the south and Prince George’s County on the north and east. Takoma Park is densely populated but feels comfortable due to its hills and large trees. Takoma Park is known as “Azalea City” because of the many flowering azalea bushes that brighten the area in the spring. Mayor Kate Stewart is committed to helping Monarchs and other pollinators thrive in our Safe Grow community.
