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Weston secures multiple grants and DNR agreement pending for Yellow Banks kayak launch improvements
Summary
Staff reported grant awards and donor contributions to support Yellow Banks kayak launch improvements, but said work cannot start until a DNR agreement arrives. Village will rely on in‑kind staff labor and donated surveying and equipment to complete the summer project.
Village staff reported that several grants and donations have been secured to fund improvements at the Yellow Banks kayak launch but that the project cannot proceed until a formal agreement from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is received.
Why it matters: Yellow Banks is one of the village’s river access points and is included in the Great Pioneer Heritage Waterway Trail. The grants and donated labor would allow the village to complete site prep and signage without substantial out‑of‑pocket cost.
Details from the meeting Staff told the committee the village has four grant awards or commitments for the Yellow Banks project: a matching grant that covers half of the project (staff described the village…
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