Is bamboo taking over Southgate? Some residents say yes, and city council reviewed two versions of an ordinance last week that would address how to deal with overgrowth into nearby property. The first version, City Attorney Mary Ann Stewart said, is a complete ban. “So what that means is that if you currently are growing […]
Tag: invasive species
Fort Wright environmental non-profit seeks expansion in city
A Fort Wright-based environmental non-profit is looking to possibly expand further into the city. Representatives from the Banklick Watershed Council attended this month’s Fort Wright city council caucus meeting. They came seeking information about a 6.8-acre plot of land adjacent to the TANK Park-n-Ride and Highland Pike. Banklick Creek runs through this area. “Our goal […]
Residents warn council: invasive species rampant in Tower Park
Fort Thomas resident Katie Beck spoke up at the March city council meeting to sound the alarm about a pretty yellow flower blooming behind the Mess Hall and other areas of Tower Park in the city. It is indeed a pretty plant and among the first signs of spring. However, Beck warned, the sweet yellow […]

