Case Date:

6/3/2025

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

Case Date:

5/29/2025

Large patch of poison hemlock is getting ready to bloom

Case Date:

5/3/2025

The water at the Limestone Greenway trailhead water fountain recently has tasted strange. Almost like it has some metal in it.

Case Date:

4/21/2025

Can the city check the Rail Trail and surrounding property to make sure the homeless aren't camping there again after being evicted and trespassed in 2024? There's some tents visible and tonight (4/21/25) it smells like burning trash again. Please continue to monitor this area and prevent the problem from returning. It's unsafe with the homeless by the trail and the problem needs to be kept at bay permanently. Thanks.

Case Date:

4/20/2025

bees swarming on the trail that runs alongside the warehouse between switchyard and rogers

Case Date:

4/11/2025

More Japanese knotweed on northeast side of bridge over Clear Creek on new trail spur. There is a larger patch of younger knotweed on the opposite bank too.

Case Date:

4/10/2025

Syringe in dry creek bed near rogers family park sign

Case Date:

4/2/2025

Found 3 possible Japanese knowledge along spur trail to Bloomington Rail Trail. Three plants were separated by about 20 feet. They are located past three bridge over Clear creek on the right side as your traveling north

Case Date:

3/27/2025

This large branch appears to be broken but is hanging directly above the walking path in Bryan Park. It is located along the path that goes alongside the creek, east of the restroom and near the corner of the fence for the pool.

Case Date:

3/25/2025

On Bloomington rail trail between W That rd and Rogers St there is a large broken branch that overhangs the trail.