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Recreation staff report grant cancellation for urban forestry, plus program updates and aquatics preview

2497091 · February 20, 2025
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Staff told the commission that a federal cancellation has ended anticipated Arbor Foundation funding for an urban forestry grant; members also heard updates on Ada Hayden Park invasives removal, an unannounced Iowa DNR fish stocking, and high participation at the 60 Forward center’s new fitness offerings.

Joshua (recreation staff) reported that the Arbor Foundation received a federal cancellation notice that resulted in the city’s expected USDA-funded urban forestry grant being canceled.

“It’s funny that you asked that question. We just received a word today ... they received a cancellation notice from the federal government. And so they have, canceled that funding, for our for our for the grant…

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