Town of Normal
Normal, IL
Chris Koos
Summary for 2021
1. Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed/native nectar plant planting programs. 2. Plant milkweed and pollinator-friendly native nectar plants in medians and public right-of-way. 3. Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar producing plants in public community gardens. 4. Direct city property managers to consider the use of native milkweed and nectar plants at city properties, where appropriate. 5. Launch, expand, or continue an invasive species removal program that will support the re-establishment of native habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
City of Brookings
Brookings, OR
Jake Pieper
Summary for 2021
City of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
Haig Haleblian
Summary for 2021
The City of Crystal Lake is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL with a population of roughly 40,000 residents. Crystal Lake is home to two public lakes, multiple public parks, and community gardens. Mayor Haleblian has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. The City of Crystal Lake looks forward to engaging with residents in building more pollinator habitats in the City.
City of Gillette
Gillette, WY
Louise Carter- King
Summary for 2021
The City of Gillette, Wyoming is a fairly large community within the state and is the home of approximately 30,000 residents. The city is located in northeast Wyoming, near Devil's Tower and is nicknamed, "the Energy Capitol of the United States" because of the many coal mines, and the bustling local energy industry. Gillette is a young community with a growing pathways system, an ingrained love for the outdoors and has a deep rooted respect for wildlife. Mayor Louise Carter-King and the City of Gillette have committed to saving the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators that help to beautify the prairie all around our community. The City looks forward to engaging our residents in building more pollinator friendly habitat throughout our community.
Town of DeWitt
DeWitt, NY
Edward Michalenko
Summary for 2021
The Town of DeWitt sits in the heart of New York State between the Finger Lakes, the Adirondacks, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Bordered by the City of Syracuse in the west and the Town of Manlius in the east, it has been a desirable suburban community for more than 185 years. If parks, trails, and greenspaces are “natural capital,” DeWitt enjoys a wealth of beautiful, natural spaces. Several parks, a robust trail system, greenspaces and access to the Erie Canalway and the Empire State Trail are all available within the Town of DeWitt. Ryder Park, one of the most popular in DeWitt, has been home to the town’s butterfly garden for over 20 years. Town Supervisor, Ed Michalenko has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to partnering with the Recreation Department and DeWitt Advisory Conservation Commission to engage residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the town.
City of Arkansas City
Arkansas City, KS
Scott Rogers
Summary for 2021
Arkansas City is a city in south-central Kansas, just north of the Oklahoma state line, with a population of roughly 12,000. The city lies between the Arkansas and Walnut rivers and is home to 18 parks and recreation areas, plus 8 miles of paved walking and bicycle trails. Ark City lies along the monarchs' annual migration route to Mexico and as such, the City Commission has committed to helping to save the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. The Beautification and Tree Advisory Board looks forward to engaging residents and Pollinator Project partner agencies in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
City of Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
Ken Miyagishima
Summary for 2021
Las Cruces is the second-largest city in New Mexico, located in southern New Mexico, just 45 miles from El Paso, Texas. Our weather is great for outdoor activities and we have a variety of wildlife. Providing a safer habitat for them, including the Monarch and other pollinators, is of great importance to our community.
City of Greenbelt
Greenbelt, MD
Colin Byrd
Summary for 2021
The City of Greenbelt is located in the State of Maryland north east of Washington DC. Greenbelt has a population of 23,000. Mayor Colin Byrd has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
City of Arvada
Arvada, CO
Mark Williams
Summary for 2021
Arvada is a city home to approximately 120,000 people along the Colorado front range of the Rocky Mountains. In 2017, Mayor Marc Williams and the City of Arvada took the pledge to protect and preserve monarch habitats and other pollinators. Arvada is still committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in future monarch conservation efforts.
City of Irving
Irving, TX
Rick Stopfer
Summary for 2021
Located in the heart of the growing Dallas-Fort Worth region, the City of Irving is home to 239,798 residents and 8,500 local and international companies. Irving's Think Green...Be Green program offers residents and businesses the resources and opportunities to learn about sustainability and environmental topics. Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer is supportive of the National Wildlife Federation's Mayors' Monarch Pledge and is looking forward to creating a more pollinator-friendly community.
