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Salina partners with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and receives a RAISE Grant to restore Smoky Hill River in downtown channel.

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River Renewal Update – May 13, 2025

  • by admin
  • DATE: May 14, 2025

The City of Salina and Friends of the River held a public presentation on the progress of the Smoky Hill River Renewal Project – Transportation Grant Phase. Tuesday, May 13, […]

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