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Conservation board requests funding to fix observation deck, retaining wall and hillside at nature center

Woodbury County Board of Supervisors · May 12, 2026
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Summary

The Conservation Board requested funding for three priority projects: observation deck resurfacing and ADA path (~$15,000), a failing retaining wall (~$42,800), and a large hillside/geo‑grid stabilization project (largest item) to address safety and liability concerns at the nature center.

Dan Heisel of the Conservation Board presented three CIP requests aimed at correcting safety hazards and improving visitor accessibility at the county nature center.

Heisel said the observation deck has decorative concrete that is cracking and allowing moisture underneath, creating a slipping hazard; he recommended removing the damaged layer, repouring…

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