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Commissioners hear Army Corps-backed environmental steps for trail mitigation
Summary
Staff said the Army Corps recommended starting environmental surveys and mitigation planning for a wetlands area identified for a trail; commissioners discussed potential USDA and Department of Interior sign-offs and the need for more detailed plans before bidding work.
County staff reported that Army Corps personnel reviewed the trail plan and recommended proceeding with environmental work and detailed plans for a mitigation site tied to the trail project.
Brett Reynolds summarized the Corps' advice: "He did recommend that I go ahead and start the environmental work to clear that area because he thinks that they'll just come back and say, yeah, it'll work." Commissioners discussed identifying potential habitat, hiring consultants to do field surveys and that USDA and Department of Interior sign‑offs may be required depending on the findings.
Staff said an initial desktop review showed no problem at a high level but emphasized that detailed field surveys and a mitigation plan still must be completed. Commissioners agreed to begin securing environmental study resources and to coordinate with the town on next steps.
