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Clay County approves Lake Geneva restoration using state grant and local funds
Summary
After public testimony and staff briefing, the county approved a phased Lake Geneva restoration project supported by a $250,000 state grant, local budget funds and a $41,000 city contribution; the plan uses contractor task orders and volunteer work to restore lake levels and remove hazardous timber.
The Clay County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 10 approved a phased restoration of Lake Geneva aimed at restoring historic lake levels and removing trees that officials say would die if water levels rise.
Scott Slater of Save Our Lakes urged the board to "vote yes and approve that item," saying the aquifer recharge pipeline in the plan will "restore our lake levels according to the models" and prevent dead timber from remaining in exposed lake beds.
Staff described the project's financing and scope: an earlier City of Keystone bid that sought $1,648,000 to clear all priority areas proved…
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