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THE NATIONAL W ILDLIFE FEDERATION'S Mayors' Monarch Pledge Mayors and other heads of local and tribal government are taking action to help save the monarch butterfly, an iconic species whose eastern populations have declined by 90% and western populations by 99% in recent years. Through the National Wildlife Federation's Mayors' Monarch Pledge, U.S. cities, municipalities, and other communities are committing to create habitat for the monarch butterfly and pollinators, and to educate residents about how they can make a difference at home and in their community. Currently the city has committed to seven action items in the three action item sections. If there is an opportunity or desire to pursue more actions those can be added to the pledge at a later date. Additional info on the program can be found at the program’s website https://www.nwf.org/mayorsmonarchpledge. Communications and Convening Launch or maintain a public communication effort to encourage residents to plant monarch gardens at their homes or in their neighborhoods. Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants. 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. Program and Demonstration Gardens Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location. Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat. Systems Change Integrate monarch butterfly conservation into the city’s Park Master Plan, Sustainability Plan, Climate Resiliency Plan or other city plans. Reduce or eliminate the use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that are harmful to monarchs and pollinators and urban wildlife. 49