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Geary County signs Konza Prairie partnership, approves $5,000 donation for entrance pavilion signs
Summary
County commissioners signed a partnership agreement with the Konza Prairie Biological Station and approved a $5,000 county donation toward an entrance pavilion and sponsor plaques as part of a visitors bureau initiative.
The commission signed a partnership agreement with Konza Prairie Biological Station and approved a $5,000 donation toward the installation of an entrance pavilion and sponsor signs.
Dr. John Blair, director of the Konza Prairie Biological Station, described the site—s public mission: "We have a mission, which is research, education, and conservation," and said the nature-trail visitorship helps people appreciate and support tallgrass prairie conservation.
Rick Dexter, identified as representing the county—s convention and visitors bureau (CVV), and Jill (education director) joined Blair for the signing. Commissioners said the partnership furthers county tourism and education goals.
Commissioner discussion led to a motion to fund the pavilion and sponsor plaques; the commission voted to allocate $5,000 toward the project. The donation will be recorded as a contribution to the Konza Prairie pavilion sponsors program; signage dimensions and design will be finalized by Konza and the CVV board.
Provenance: The partnership signing and donation were presented during the CVV/visitor-economy portion of the agenda.
