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Atchison County Lake committee unveils multi‑year revitalization plan, seeks grants and volunteers
Summary
A county lake committee presented a 1–10 year plan that includes immediate cleanup and volunteer projects, six RV campsites, walking trails, a spillway pedestrian crossing, and long‑term dredging options. The committee formed a 'Friends of Atchison County Lake' nonprofit and is pursuing grants and fundraising.
The Atchison County Lake Committee presented a multi‑year revitalization plan to the county commission on July 22 that aims to restore shelter houses, create new recreational opportunities and improve long‑term water quality and habitat.
Ian Saxton, speaking for the committee, described a timeline that begins with a planning and cleanup year and stretches through 10 years of incremental projects. Immediate items include volunteer cleanup days, repairs to shelter houses, the installation of six RV campsites with partial hookups on the north side, improved communication and a public Facebook page, and preparation for a spring 2026 kickoff…
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