Japanese knotweed spreading along Centennial Trail

October 4, 2026

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(Reynoutria japonica), an introduced invasive species, has been recorded 38 times in the past 30 days across Central Puget Lowland, with the most recent sighting on September 30.¹ Observations cluster heavily on the Centennial Trail at Lake Stevens, suggesting an established and expanding presence.¹

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