PIERRE - Several South Dakota communities will be a better place to live, work and play thanks to Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) money. Gov. Dennis Daugaard has awarded a total of $368,779 to fund projects in eleven locations.
"These cities have taken the initiative to improve the quality of life for their communities," Gov. Daugaard said. "I commend project sponsors for their commitment. Future generations of South Dakotans will benefit because of their efforts."
The following area sponsors were awarded LWCF grants for outdoor recreation projects:
• Parkston - East Park playground equipment replacement, $27,750
• Plankinton - Eastside Pool Park playground replacement, $30,029
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• Salem - park renovation project, Phase I, $40,000
• Tyndall - tennis/basketball court surface replacement, $20,000
• Wagner - Chapman Park playground equipment, $40,000
Land and Water Conservation Funds come from the National Park Service and are administered in South Dakota by the state Department of Game, Fish and Parks. The federal assistance program provides up to 50 percent reimbursement for outdoor recreation projects.
