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Board hears mixed camping numbers, flood-related closures and Eco Center AC issues
Summary
Staff reported that camping at Rock Creek nearly doubled this season while Eden Valley, Sherman Park and Walnut Grove are down; Eden Valley and Walnut Grove had temporary closures due to flooding, and the Eco Center A/C (Honeywell system) requires a licensed technician.
Conservation staff reported mixed park usage and several operational strains at the June 16 meeting.
Philip Visser said camping numbers at Eden Valley, Sherman Park and Walnut Grove are a little lower than last year while Rock Creek camping has almost doubled. West District camps experienced temporary closures: Eden Valley closed Thursday and reopened Sunday due to flooding, and Walnut Grove was closed Sunday as the river began to come out of its bank.
In East District operations, staff reported that the slough at Rock Creek is flowing with a strong current when the Mississippi is lower than the Wapsi. Electrical renovations are complete, but the Eco Center’s A/C unit — a Honeywell system — is not keeping up; because the system requires a licensed service provider and ACI lacked the necessary license, staff are pursuing RHA for repairs.
The board did not take a separate action on these operational updates but recorded them for follow-up and for scheduling maintenance or repairs as needed.
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