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Shorewood hires Pizzo and Associates for stewardship, invasive removal and prescribed burn at two ponds
Summary
The board approved a $35,154.46 stewardship contract with Pizzo and Associates to remove invasive species, overseed natives and conduct a prescribed burn on a roughly three‑year cycle at Towne Centre and Fox Bend Ponds.
Public works presented a proposal with Pizzo and Associates for a 2026 stewardship program covering Towne Centre and Fox Bend Ponds. Staff said invasive plants are threatening native buffers and that the contract includes hand removal, targeted herbicide as needed, overseeding with native species and a prescribed burn typically done on a three‑year cycle; the fall burn would be weather dependent and the contractor would obtain required permits.
Parks/public works staff said the program would start immediately with invasive removal during the growing season and that overseeding after a prescribed burn should improve flowering species next spring. 'The prescribed burn is not every year. It's on a 3 year cycle,' staff said; trustees approved the $35,154.46 contract by roll call.
