closed: Resolved #203142

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Other: Hi, I don’t know if the parks department or city cares much about it but there are large patches of Japanese knotweed growing along the trail. It's a tricky plant to get rid of and requires strategic doses of herbicide at specific stages in it's life cycle and for multiple years. Y'all might already be aware and I've chatted with a lady working on other invasives along the trail. I live in Broadview 2nd and have been keeping my eyes out for it to keep it out of the neighborhood. I just wanted to bring it to someone's attention. The subreddit for invasive species seems to have the most up to date methods of attack and discussion I've found. Cutting it down only makes it angry and dig in/spread more. Feel free to call or text if you need any more information from me. Thanks Richard

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6/9/2025 12:11:30 Closed by Mary Welz

Thank you for this report! Yes, we most definitely prioritize control of Japanese knotweed on City Parks properties. Staff is actively working to locate and manage Japanese knotweed infestations at Switchyard Park. If you are able to share any specific point or area of concern, we encourage you to follow up via uReport or to email mary.welz@bloomington.in.gov.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=203142 Closed by Mary Welz Thank you for this report! Yes, we most definitely prioritize control of Japanese knotweed on City Parks properties. Staff is actively working to locate and manage Japanese knotweed infestations at Switchyard Park. If you are able to share any specific point or area of concern, we encourage you to follow up via uReport or to email mary.welz@bloomington.in.gov.

6/4/2025 07:45:03 Rebecca Swift assigned this case to Mary Welz

Please have our Veg Crew manage if in our property.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=203142 Rebecca Swift assigned this case to Mary Welz You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Please have our Veg Crew manage if in our property.

6/4/2025 07:34:16 Tim Street assigned this case to Rebecca Swift

I'm not sure if this is on public property but it looks to be along the small connector trail west of Switchyard.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=203142 Tim Street assigned this case to Rebecca Swift You can use the link to follow progress on this case. I'm not sure if this is on public property but it looks to be along the small connector trail west of Switchyard.

6/3/2025 17:47:53 Anonymous assigned this case to Tim Street

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=203142 Anonymous assigned this case to Tim Street You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

6/3/2025 17:47:53 Opened by Anonymous

2521 S Milton DR

City	Bloomington
State	IN
Zip	47403
Latitude	39.138832092285
Longitude	-86.539520263672
Neighborhood Association	Broadview
Township	Perry

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