Lanark County
County of Lanark, ON
Christa Lowry
Summary for 2021
Lanark County is a rural community west of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Warden Lowry of Lanark County and County Council has committed to preserving habitat for the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge.
Town of Carrboro
Carrboro, NC
Lydia Lavelle
Summary for 2021
"Respect for and protection of the natural environment should be integrated into the Town’s policies as a high priority in enriching the quality of life." From Carrboro Vision 2020 (Section 2.0: Development) Environmental planning in Carrboro is founded in an appreciation of and responsibility for creeks, wetlands, trees and other vegetation, wildlife, soils, and air quality, with an emphasis on activities within the Town’s purview and control. Environmental planning also addresses the regional challenge of protecting Jordan Lake and the global challenge of climate protection.
City of Urbana, IL
Urbana, IL
Diane Marlin
Summary for 2021
With the help of four beautiful seasons, a richly diverse population, the University of Illinois, and vibrant arts and entertainment scene, Urbana offers a variety of services, recreation, and culture. Smart, innovative, and globally connected Urbana is part of the Urbana-Champaign micro-urban community. Urbana is made up of unique neighborhoods, each with its own neighborhood school and park facilities. The City is supporting nature and urban biodiversity through green infrastructure, synthetic chemical free landscaping, and use of native, monarch and pollinator supportive, and drought tolerant plantings.
City of Fairfax
Fairfax, IA
Burnell Frieden
Summary for 2021
The City of Fairfax is located in east central Iowa and has a population of approximately 3,000. The City and residents are committed to monarch and pollinator conservation.
The Regional Municipality of York
York Region (No Specified City), ON
Laura McDowell
Summary for 2021
The regional municipality of York is a municipality located in Ontario, Canada with a population of approximately 1.2 million and is home to 9 municipalities and one First Nation. By signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, The Regional Municipality of York commits to creating habitat for the Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators and through public communications and establishing programs that promote the planting and preservation of pollinator habitat.
City of Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
Tony Roswarski
Summary for 2021
Lafayette is a city in central Indiana that is located between Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN along with Wabash River. We are located next to Purdue University and home to many beautiful parks and community gardens, as well as the home of the Columbian Park Zoo. Mayor Roswarski has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Monarch Pledge. The Columbian Park Zoo is home to the Butterfly Garden Party walk through exhibit, and the zoo looks forward to educating visitors in building more pollinator habitats within the community.
City of Elk River
Elk River, MN
John Dietz
Summary for 2021
The City of Elk River is located in Minnesota, just north of the metro. We are committed to environmental protection and supporting practices to help pollinators.
City of Petersburg
Petersburg, IL
Rick Snyder
Summary for 2021
Petersburg is a small city of approximately 2500 people in rural Menard County Illinois. The community is dedicated to native plants. Our parks and square are maintained to enhance native pollinator species. The Sangamon River runs through the city and is surrounded by natural areas, parks and historical sites.
City of Cumming
Cumming, IA
Tom Becker
Summary for 2021
The City of Cumming is a small but growing community in south central Iowa. We are committing to educate residents of the blight of the monarchs. We will be encouraging residents to plant milkweed to help preserve the Monarch population.
City of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Leirion Gaylor Baird
Summary for 2021
The City of Lincoln is located in the heart of America and is the capital city of the state of Nebraska as well as the county seat of Lancaster County. As one of the top 10 college towns in the country, Lincoln covers 96.194 square miles with a population of close to 290,000 and is the second largest city in Nebraska. Lincoln has an impressive community wide parks and recreation system that includes 128 parks, 85 playgrounds, 133 miles of trails, 10 pools, 5 recreation centers, and 5 public golf courses. Amenities like these are vital for our community's health, safety, quality of life, and economic prosperity. Lincoln is committed the preservation of precious ecosystems and native habitats that protect the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
