Deux-Montagnes, November 29, 2021 – Deux-Montagnes is proud to receive the Monarch-Friendly City certification from the David Suzuki Foundation. The certification confirms the City’s commitment to preserving monarch habitat through concrete actions.
“At the City of Deux-Montagnes, we are committed to the protection of the environment. We are convinced that this certification also reflects the values of our citizens and that many of them will be followed this movement. By joining our efforts, we can make a real difference in the fight for the butterfly’s survival,” said Mayor Denis Martin, pleased about the City’s commitment to help this endangered migratory insect.
“Municipalities play a crucial role in the conservation of the monarchs and their habitat. They can take simple actions that will have a positive impact on the species and other pollinators, and educate their citizens about the importance of participating in this conservation effort. We welcome City of Deux-Montagnes commitment to take concrete action to protect monarchs and their habitat. We hope it will serve as an example to inspire other municipalities to join this vast movement to protect the iconic butterfly’’ said Julie Roy,Publc Engagement Specialist for the David Suzuki Foundation.
To be certified, municipalities must commit to implementing at least three of the 24 measures proposed by the David Suzuki Foundation in other to protect the monarch habitat.
Endorsed by a resolution of City Council to confirm its intention to become a Monarch-Friendly City, Deux-Montagnes is committed to implementing native milkweed and nectiferous plants in its landscapes. Through various communications, the City will promote the use of milkweed and native plants in the citizens garden landscaping as well. During the horticultural Day and other citizens’ events, the City will also raise awareness about the survival of the monarch butterfly by encouraging residents to create a habitat areas for them. Other concrete measures will be added to these initiatives, in the short and medium term, to enable the City of Deux-Montagnes to obtain BRONZE status.
AN INITIATIVE FOR ACT: THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
The Monarch butterfly is an endangered species: its population has fallen by 90% over the last two decades. Scientists attribute this decline to the degradation and loss of breeding habitats. However, municipalities can play a key role in protecting the habitat of this iconic butterfly and helping to safeguard this species. In order to encourage municipalities to take concrete action to protect the monarch, the David Suzuki Foundation, in partnership with Space for Life, has launched the Monarch-Friendly City initiative in Quebec, which aims to implement measures to restore monarch habitats and raise awareness among citizens.
For more information :effetpapillon.davidsuzuki.org/villemonarques
