Mr. Clees was advised that this property is owned by the state. He was advised (per City Legal) to contact the DNR with his concerns.

The following was e-mailed to Mr. Clees and copied Dorothy Granger today: Mr. Clees: I am responding to your on-line comment regarding the encampment near Cascades Park: Dear Ms. Granger, I am writing to you again this year about the "encampment" of vagrants near Cascades Park in your council district. Located near the corner of N. College and Old 37 it is a threat to the health and safety of our community. Children play in the water downstream from this filth. Thank goodness the disabled child recently lost in Cascades did not wander into this place. The fact that this "encampment" is on a parcel of land owned by the state is hardly an excuse to allow it to exist so close to a city park frequented by families with children. Please do something about this. Cordially, Ron Clees 2221 Browncliff Lane Bloomington IN 47408 The City's Legal Department has advised us that the property is owned by the state and the city has no legal authority over it. You are advised to contact the DNR. I copied this contact information from the DNR website: Telephone and in-person visit The DNR Customer Service Center staff can answer questions at (317) 232-4200 or (877) 463-6367. The center is at 402 West Washington Street, Room W160A, Indianapolis. It is open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ​I have also copied Ms. Granger on this. I'm not sure if you contacted her through another means, but wanted to make sure she was copied on this response.​ ​Please let me know if you have further questions or concerns. Thank you.​