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River Days lineup, fundraising and proposed downtown interpretive center highlighted at supervisors meeting
Summary
County conservation staff previewed River Days (June 11–13), fundraising for the Partners for Conservation Foundation and a tentative donation agreement for a downtown building to become a Mississippi River interpretive center, noting a $50,000 seed gift and feasibility work on flood-proofing.
County conservation staff presented the upcoming River Days schedule and a related development proposal to the Board of Supervisors.
A presenter described a multi-day River Days program (June 11–13) including a boat parade, River Days Olympics, a barbecue competition with 10 teams, family events, and concerts — and noted the event raises funds for the Partners for Conservation Foundation. The foundation has a tentative donation agreement with the building owner of a downtown property that could become a Mississippi River interpretive center and restaurant; staff said they have completed feasibility work on flood-proofing and the foundation has received a $50,000 seed donation.
The presenter said the interpretive center concept would focus on Mississippi River ecology and the history of conservation in the area tied to Aldo Leopold. The foundation plans further fundraising and feasibility steps; staff described flood walls and removable barriers as potential flood-proofing measures and told the board such engineering work has already been studied.
Board members welcomed the presentation and encouraged community participation in River Days. The board did not take a formal action on the donation agreement at the meeting; staff said a future resolution may be brought forward as details are finalized.
