Conservation Board Discusses Potential Solar Panels at Grand Mound and Rock Creek

Mar 17, 2026

Guest Jim Irwin described an opportunity for the county to install solar panels on two conservation properties (Shed 2 at Grand Mound and Rock Creek); board members noted multiple obstacles and agreed to continue the conversation in future meetings.

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Guest Jim Irwin introduced a proposal for the county to participate in installing solar panels on county buildings, identifying two Conservation Board sites as potential installations: Shed 2 at the Grand Mound location and a building at Rock Creek. Board members flagged a range of obstacles that would need to be addressed before any commitment and agreed that further discussions are needed.

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