Tag: Smoky Hill River

Salina partners with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restore Smoky Hill River in downtown channel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina have signed a cost-share agreement to fund the proposed Smoky Hill River renewal project, with federal funding and a citywide sales tax making up the majority of the $21.3 million budget. The project aims to revive the river's flow through downtown Salina, with plans expecting completion by 2030, leading to opportunities for economic development and downtown revitalization.