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Nebraska Game and Parks previews plan to incorporate Camp Augustine into state park system; council and community debate South Locust trail timing and cost
Summary
Nebraska Game and Parks officials told Grand Island’s City Council on Aug. 19 they intend to pursue incorporation of Camp Augustine into the state park system and to fund development through a combination of state, foundation and philanthropic support.
Nebraska Game and Parks representatives told the Grand Island City Council on Aug. 19 that the department intends to pursue incorporation of Camp Augustine and adjacent acreage into the state park system and that state officials and the Game and Parks Foundation will seek philanthropic support to develop camping, an outdoor education center and other amenities.
Timothy McCoy, director of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and Jim Swenson, deputy director, told the council the work to consolidate ownership on the south side of the Platte River is complete and that the legislature passed LR17 to allow Game and Parks to pursue planning and budgeting for the site. Both officials said the plan envisions phased development — rapid early…
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