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State plan to buy 320 acres draws concern

Commissioners say no to state agency

DAVENPORT - A proposed state land acquisition in Lincoln County is raising economic concerns among local leaders who say the loss of taxable property could outweigh the public benefits.

The Lincoln County Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 4, where officials from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife presented a proposal to purchase the 320-acre Lone Pine property, a landlocked shrub-steppe parcel owned by a private individual.

The property, located near other conservation areas, would be used for species habitat and public recreation, including horseback riding.

Mike Kuttel Jr., Eastern Regio...

 
 

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