City of Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
Tony Roswarski
Summary for 2025
Lafayette is a city in central Indiana with a population of roughly 75,000. The city was settled next to the Wabash River and is situated next to Purdue University. The city is home to Columbian Park and the Columbian Park Zoo, along with many other beautiful city parks. Mayor Roswarski of Lafayette has committed to saving monarch butterflies and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building and maintaining pollinator habitats throughout the city.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista, AR
John Flynn
Summary for 2025
Bella Vista is a scenic city of over 32,000 residents, located in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, where nature lovers can enjoy numerous amenities, such as, multiple lakes, golf courses, and biking and hiking trails. The city also has a vibrant community that is committed to creating habitat for pollinators, especially the monarch butterfly. In 2024, Mayor Flynn has committed to restoring the monarch population by encouraging development of pollinator friendly spaces and by educating our residents about the importance of pollinator conservation.
City of Decatur
Decatur, GA
Tony Powers
Summary for 2025
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 cityowned 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.
Village of Wonder Lake
Wonder Lake, IL
Dan Dycus
Summary for 2025
Wonder Lake, located twelve miles from the Wisconsin border in the northeast corner of Illinois, is one of the fastest growing small towns in the country. Our population surrounds an 800 acre lake and we are at the southern border of the Hack-Ma-Tact conservation site.
Town of Huntersville
Huntersville, NC
Christy Clark
Summary for 2025
Huntersville, NC, is a vibrant and growing town in North Mecklenburg County, known for its charming blend of modern amenities and natural beauty. Huntersville offers a high quality of life for residents and visitors with a strong sense of community, excellent shopping and dining, and access to beautiful parks and green spaces. Our commitment to monarch and pollinator conservation stems from our dedication to preserving the town’s natural beauty and ecological health. By protecting pollinator habitats, planting native species, and promoting sustainable practices, we aim to support biodiversity and ensure a thriving environment for future generations. Huntersville’s green spaces provide the perfect opportunity to foster conservation efforts that benefit wildlife and the community.
Town of Hyde Park
Hyde Park, NY
Alfred Torreggiani
Summary for 2025
Hyde Park is a town in Dutchess County, New York, bordering the Hudson River north of the city of Poughkeepsie. Hyde Park is known as the hometown of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States. It is valuable to note that the National WIldlife Federation was formed during FDR's presidency. The town's committment to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, with their signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, honors President Roosevelt's passion for conservation and stewardship. Hyde Park looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the town.
City of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
Haig Haleblian
Summary for 2025
The City of Crystal Lake is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL with a population of over 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 Livermore
Livermore, CA
John Marchand
Summary for 2025
The City of Livermore, nestled in the Tri-Valley region, is known for its scenic open spaces, rolling vineyards, and strong sense of community. As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, Livermore is taking meaningful steps to support the conservation of monarch butterflies and other pollinators through embracing sustainable landscaping practices in our parks and public spaces. Additionally, Livermore actively partners with local organizations, schools, and community groups to promote awareness and education about sustainable landscaping. By fostering these initiatives, we ensure that monarchs will continue to find refuge in Livermore for generations to come.
Town of West Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Shari Cantor
Summary for 2025
West Hartford is a vibrant community in the central Connecticut river valley. With a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and quality of life, West Hartford supports and prioritizes projects that reflect the values of the town. Based out of the town's environmental education center, Westmoor Park, West Hartford will continue to educate the public on the importance of monarch habitat, develop new habitat pathways, and strive to partner with other local and regional organizations to support pollinator health.
Town of Central
Central, SC
Andrew Beckner
Summary for 2025
Recognizing the loss of native pollinator habitats to both urban and suburban development and the inherent deleterious effects resulting, it is incumbent that citizens are not only made aware of these challenges, but that its elected representatives assume a leadership role in reversing habitat decline. The Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, which as mayor of Central, South Carolina and I proud to take, will not, in and of itself, solve these problems overnight. However, taking the pledge and entering it into the public record is a way in which the Town of Central can join our voices to the many others whose message is simple: our citizens—and the world at large—need to consider the very real impacts the loss of native pollinators have on our world. At a minimum, taking the pledge may lead to a more aesthetically pleasing community. At best, it demonstrates, as leaders, we are willing to do our part in reversing a generational decline in native habitats and the species that rely on them to support the natural world in which we live.
