Thank You story county!
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024 voters supported the Story County Water and Land Legacy Bond (SCWLL) in historic fashion passing the measure by 78%. By voting yes, residents supported a $25 million bond initiative dedicated to enhancing water quality and habitat, enhancing river and stream buffers and improving parks and trails.
OUR water.
OUR land.
OUR LEGACY.
History
With the new bond, Story County Conservation has pledged to spend the following:
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Parks 36% $9,000,000
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Water and Habitat 32% $8,000,000
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Trails/Outdoor Recreation 32% $8,000,000
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TOTAL: 100% $25,000,000
Learn more about the Story County Water and Land Legacy Bond Referendum
Next steps
We will be planning and prioritizing critical projects during the winter months.
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We encourage the public to stay involved and updated on Story County Water and Land Legacy projects in future years. You can do this by subscribing to Story County Conservation’s email news updates or quarterly Prairie Horizons newsletter, or following them on social media.
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A special page on the Story County Conservation website is devoted to the SCWLL project information and progress.