Upper Sioux State Park Land Return Listening Session & Planning Forward
On April 5, there was a historic town hall meeting in Granite Falls where regional residents and Upper Sioux Community members came together to learn about the Upper Sioux Community's history, relationship, and desires for the return of the Upper Sioux Agency State Park to the Upper Sioux Community. We also were able to ask questions of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources representatives and local elected officials, as well other community members. A proposal to return the state park land to the Upper Sioux Community was officially passed by the Minnesota Legislature during its recently concluded session.
We were encouraged by how we saw our neighbors respond to this proposal, being for the most part supportive of the return. We also heard how important and precious access to green spaces is to all of us who live here, and that many of us have deep connections and relationships with that park.
Please come and share your stories of connection and relationship to the Upper Sioux Agency State Park; we want to understand and honor our connection to this place and channel our passion for the area. We want to think as a community where we might be able to create new public access acres in the river valley with the funds allocated for replacement. Let's be ready and united to advocate locally for these green acres!
Join the Land Stewardship Project in partnership with the YES! House on Wednesday, June 28, at the Granite Falls Kilowatt Community Center (600 Kilowatt Drive, Granite Falls, MN 5624), from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for a light meal, and to share our stories and link arms to create new parkland in western Minnesota.
This event is free and open to the public, but food can only be guaranteed for those who register in advance. Please click on the link below to register:
https://secure.everyaction.com/S-O8zyoF6kSX01I4DWnYBQ2
Please contact Robin Moore at rmoore@landstewardshipproject.org or 320-321-5244 if you have any questions.
This event is organized and hosted by the Land Stewardship Project in partnership with The YES! House, a project of Department of Public Transformation.