Council accepts Simplot donation for river‑access trailhead after RTP grant denial

Nov 7, 2025

Pocatello council voted to reject an IDPR RTP grant award for the Simplot River Access Trailhead and to accept a donation from Simplot to cover remaining project costs, with council members publicly thanking Simplot.

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The Pocatello City Council approved rejecting the Idaho Parks and Recreation (IDPR) 2026 Recreational Trail Program (RTP) grant award for the Simplot River Access Trailhead and accepted a donation from Simplot to fund the remainder of the project.

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