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County endorses conservation grant to add 40 acres to Copper Falls State Park
Summary
Ashland County approved a resolution supporting a Knowles‑Nelson conservation grant award to Friends of Copper Falls, enabling the group to repay a mortgage and donate a 40‑acre landlocked parcel on the Bad River to the state park; Morse Township previously supported the transfer.
The Ashland County Board on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting a conservation‑grant award to the Friends of Copper Falls that would help the nonprofit retire a mortgage and donate a 40‑acre parcel to Copper Falls State Park.
Supervisor Marty VTech introduced the resolution and moved approval; Supervisor Laura seconded the motion. Marty VTech said the Friends purchased the 40‑acre parcel, which is landlocked inside the park and abuts the Bad River, and received a tentative award from the Knowles‑Nelson conservation grant stewardship fund to pay off the mortgage so the parcel may be donated to the state.
The resolution documents that the parcel lies in Morse Township, which has already signaled support; county support is required by the grant program before the nonprofit donates the land to the state. Board members voted to approve the resolution by voice vote.
Why it matters: If the grant is finalized and the Friends donate the property, the state park would add 40 acres currently held privately and provide more contiguous public land along the Bad River. County support was a grant program requirement.
Ending: The Friends of Copper Falls representatives attended the meeting, and the board offered its support so the nonprofit can complete the grant process and transfer the parcel to the state.
