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Pigeon River economic restoration grant
Summary
The county and its partners applied for a $20 million federal EDA grant to restore the Pigeon River, whose visitor numbers dropped from about 250,000 a year to 135,000 last year. State officials helped secure the local match.
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A $20 million federal application; state partners secured the match.
✅Who benefits
Rafting businesses, tourism operators, and everyone who uses the river.
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