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Pigeon River rafting threatened by I-40 construction
Summary
Rafting interests say I-40 work is channelizing and shallowing the Pigeon River, possibly making sections unrunnable. Commissioners approved $50,000 from rafting fees for an engineering plan, with the state chipping in about $80,000.
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$50,000 from rafting fee revenue, which retains a surplus of its roughly $300,000 annual budget.
✅Who benefits
Rafting outfitters, their employees, and the tourism economy built on the river.
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