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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowling Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Callery pear removal and replacement on Wren
Twenty-six invasive Callery pear trees along Wren Road will be removed and replaced this fall. Residents along the street will get advance notice by door hangers and a press release.
Street tree care outreach to residents
A resident-led climate action group is partnering with the city to launch a 'Leave the Leaves' project on October 21 at Simpson Garden Park, encouraging residents to leave leaf litter for wildlife and soil health.
Historic/notable tree map and database
The Commission is building a map and database of historic and notable trees, aiming for a Spring 2027 kickoff. Residents may be asked to nominate trees via an online portal.
$1 Million State Grant for Water and Sewer Lines
All six city projects nominated for Ohio EPA wastewater loans made the agency's 2026 funding list. Four are in design or engineering; construction activity is expected at the Portage Mercer Pump Station. Nominations reserve a spot for loan money without obligating the city to borrow.
Poe/Mercer pump station odor control
Four screens at the pump station are worn out and need replacing at an estimated $4 million, funded through a state low-interest loan. Recent improvements have already eased the odor problems neighbors noticed.