Conservation board approves cost-saving measures for Smith Lake restoration

Nov 3, 2025

At its Nov. 3 special meeting, the Kossuth County Conservation Board approved five of seven cost-saving options for the Smith Lake restoration project, reducing the construction-phase cost by $809,850 and moving planning forward on launches, a boat ramp and phased funding.

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The Kossuth County Conservation Board on Nov. 3 approved five of seven cost-saving options presented for the Smith Lake restoration project, a move the board said will reduce the construction-phase cost by $809,850. Chairman Young called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. at the Water’s Edge Nature Center and led the review of the consultant recommendations.

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