City of Conway
Conway, SC
Barbara Blain-Bellamy
Summary for 2021
Conway, SC has an approximate population of 28,000 people, and sits in the 'Low Country' of South Carolina. One piece of its uniqueness is that it is a quiet, historic community located a mere twelve (12) miles from South Carolina's 'Grand Strand', known for the resort City of Myrtle Beach. Conway has always prided itself in being environmentally responsible. Historically, streets in Conway have been designed around our oldest residents, Live Oak trees. We have been a 'Tree City USA' for over thirty-five years. Conway's Waccamaw Park is natural in that it is an 'untouched' atmosphere. We also are developing biosweles in downtown urban parking (green) infrastructure. Your bringing to our attention the ease with which we might commit to Monarch butterflies remaining a part of the delicate balance of nature also made a decision to 'sign up' very easy.
City of Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR
Steve Callaway
Summary for 2021
Among other related commitments, Hillsboro is a US Conference of Mayors' climate champion, Tree City USA, Bee City USA and partner in the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. The NWF Monarch Pledge is the latest way that Hillsboro has demonstrated its commitment to the conservation of nature and wildlife. Nestled in the Tualatin Valley of western Oregon, Hillsboro is Oregon's 5th largest city with just over 100,000 community members. Known for its diverse community, strong local economy, and beautiful natural areas, for decades Hillsboro's leaders have placed an emphasis on environmental stewardship. Strong goals and actions guide stewardship efforts for both the city organization, which provides a full suite of municipal services, and for the greater community. Hillsboro prides itself as having one of the largest preserved natural areas within the community, the several-hundred acre Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, along with myriad other natural areas, parks and environmental assets.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN
Melvin Carter
Summary for 2021
As Minnesota's Capital and second most populous City, Saint Paul boasts some of the highest quality parks in the nation and more shoreline on the Mississippi River than any other city. By signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, Mayor Carter strives to build a Saint Paul that works for all of its residents, including Monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
Township of Franklin
Franklin Township (mailing address - "Somerset"), NJ
Phillip Kramer
Summary for 2021
Franklin Township, located in Somerset County, New Jersey, is home to over 65,000 residents and comprised of 46 square miles. With direct access to the Raritan and Millstone Rivers, nearly 10,000 of preserved open space, 2 beautiful grasslands preserves and approximately 50 miles of trails, Franklin has become a place for outdoor recreation, natural resources conservation, and environmental stewardship. The Township understands the importance of not only protecting our precious resources, but also in creating new habitat and opportunities for special, threatened and/or endangered species to flourish. By signing this Pledge and implementing a series of actions that protect, enhance and conserve the habitat of the Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators, Mayor Kramer and the Township Council recognize this need and pledge to incorporate these actions in the Township's planning and stewardship.
Town of Richmond
Honeoye, NY
Daryl Marshall
Summary for 2021
The Town of Richmond is located in the Western Finger Lakes Region of New York and has a population of approximately 3,500 people. The Town's commercial center is located at the north end of Honeoye Lake. The Town of Richmond Parks and Recreation Committee is pledging to increase awareness of monarch and pollinator conservation in the community and hopes to have multiple avenues for education and action to engage town residents.
City of Austin
Austin , TX
Steve Adler
Summary for 2021
Austin, Texas is the 11th fastest growing metro area in the United States according to the United State Census Bureau. Despite this rapid growth The City of Austin has a strong history of wildlife conservation in the face of a rapidly changing climate. Austin was the first city in Texas to adopt the Mayor’s Monarch pledge and has a long-standing history as a Community Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. Located in the heart of Texas, Austin sits along the central fly way of the monarch butterfly migration route and is dedicated to preserving and maintaining milkweed and nectar sources for the monarch's migration.
City of Salem
Salem, VA
Renee TURK
Summary for 2021
Located directly off of Interstate 81, Salem is a city in southwest Virginia, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a population of approximately 25,335. Salem's delightful downtown area is home to a variety of retail shops, unique restaurants, breweries, antique shops, a library, gardens, museums, parks, business offices, and also backs up to Roanoke College, a liberal arts (Division III) private college. Mayor Renee Ferris Turk has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitats throughout the City of Salem in the future.
City of Prairie Village
Prairie Village, KS
Eric Mikkelson
Summary for 2021
Prairie Village, Kansas is an inner-ring suburb of the Kansas City metropolitan area with a population of approximately 22,000. The city sits just inside of the Kansas state line. Known for its prominent tree canopy and many parks, Prairie Village has always focused on promoting its environment for the betterment of and enjoyment by the public. As a continuation to these efforts, Mayor Mikkelson, in partnership with the City's Environmental Committee, is committing to expand our efforts in this space by signing the Mayor's Monarch Pledge to protect monarchs, local pollinators, and their habitats in our city.
City of League City
League City, TX
Pat Hallisey
Summary for 2021
League City is a waterfront community nestled along the shores of Clear Creek in Galveston County, Texas with a 2021 population of approximately 110,467. It is located in the Greater Houston Metropolitan area with close proximity to Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. League City is home to the South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center, Butler Longhorn Museum, and two regional parks (Challenger 7 Memorial Park and Walter Hall Park). Additionally, there are 15 City parks, including the 148 acre Clear Creek Nature Center. The City is part of the Great Texas Birding Trail with three birding sites on the Clear Lake Loop. League City has begun efforts to save our State insect, the Monarch Butterfly, and other pollinators by signing the pledge, as well as becoming a Bee City USA affiliate, to encourage our citizens to provide pollinators with a healthy habitat throughout the City.
City of Cuero
Cuero, TX
Sara Post Meyer
Summary for 2021
Cuero, Texas, a community of 8256 located in South Central Texas, is proud of its heritage, its history, and its hospitality. the community's citizens are active in its landscaping efforts in parks and other public places. the citizens, once informed of the decline of the monarch population, began planting pollinator plants in private places. Students at elementary and junior high have studied the monarch and its migration through Cuero and prepared posters sharing important facts about butterflies, monarchs in particular. In addition students built small native gardens at their schools to help with migration. Mayor Sara Post Meyer encourages citizens to plant natives and other pollinator plants in their gardens. Mayor Meyer has signed the Monarch Pledge for the last four years.
