Case Date:

6/13/2025

I would like to request that the "volunteer" workers that are cutting new trails into a state-designated nature preserve across from my home be stopped immediately. The state designates "nature preserve" land to be preserved for natural ecological functions. It's the highest protection the state can place on natural land. These "volunteers" are cutting new trails which increases the spread of invasive species. The ecological integrity of these precious few acres is already compromised by the proximity to homes and these new and poorly designed trails are adding to the stress and degradation of this natural space. They are using lawn mowers and power tools which disrupt nesting bird habitats. They cut one Asian Honeysuckle allowing several more to take its place. Trash bags with refuse are left for weeks by these volunteers. I understand that the intentions are to remove invasives but what is actually occurring does nothing but spread the same invasives. It is a misguided effort and needs to cease immediately. I have a Master's degree in Park and Public Land Management from IU and have seen this happen numerous times in other locations. In this case it seems that a small group of volunteers desired a walking trail next to their neighborhood and began "volunteering" to create these trails. While not a big deal on private land, these particular lands are designated by the state for the highest protection possible. I would be more than happy to discuss this further and suggest some alternative activities for this group of volunteers. You have my email and I hope we can come to a resolution that will stop the infringement of these state-protected lands. Thank you for your time.

Case Date:

5/30/2022

The pedestrian bridge over the creek {Early History Trail} RCA Park has a massive blockage of trees limbs etc. Heavy rain creates a massive pool of water the eventually releases down stream, affecting property down stream. Please remove. Thankyou

Case Date:

3/24/2025

Debris is starting to collect under bridge over New Trail Spur to Bloomington Rail Trail

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:

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:

12/13/2020

On the Bloomington Rail Trail where it crosses S Rogers St (at the horse farm) there are two sections of native trees planted by City Parks Dept and they are outgrowing their support wires (the supports put in upon planting). They all look great and have been successful but some are so big that the trunks have the wires growing right into the bark. Someone needs to cut the wires away and remove the support stakes in both sections. Thanks!

Case Date:

7/13/2019

Washout worse then it looks from photo

Case Date:

6/19/2024

I live off of Thornton Dr and walk the B-Link trail to Switchyard Park daily. I have been observing a Cooper's hawk and two chicks in a nest for several weeks now, and was dismayed to see the city doing tree work over the last few days. They seem to have missed the tree with the hawks in it, but I would like to know 1) what environmental assessments were undertaken prior to conducting the tree work and 2) why the decision was made to remove branches now, during the nesting season, rather than in the fall or winter when most birds are not actively nesting. The disturbance from neighboring trees and noise could have been enough to make the birds abandon the nest out of fear for their safety, and they have lost significant protection from neighboring trees.

Case Date:

6/5/2025

My wife and I noticed Poison Hemlock right on the trail where b-line crosses Rogers by Baywood. Maybe about 4-5 plants. If our child had been walking she would have touched these. Can you guy drive the trail and get rid of them? Thanks for the great trail! Geoff

Case Date:

6/25/2025

My house backs up to this park, and there is a large tree that is now dead and seems like it could fall on the power lines or my house