Pierre, S.D. - Gov. Dennis Daugaard has awarded a total of $429,000 in Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) money to several communities. The federal assistance program provides up to 50 percent reimbursement for outdoor recreation projects.

The following communities were awarded LWCF grants for outdoor recreation projects:

• Aberdeen - 12th Street multipurpose play court development, $35,000
• Dell Rapids - campground and comfort station development, $75,000
• Elk Point - playground equipment replacement, $54,800
• Emery-playground equipment replacement, $22,800
• Groton - playground equipment replacement at ball park, $24,900
• Hayti -playground equipment replacement, $11,900
• Hot Springs - tennis court resurfacing, $11,000
• Huron - Memorial Park playground equipment replacement, $23,000
• Lead - Manuel Park renovation, $75,000
• Onida - swimming pool renovation, $50,000
• Presho - outdoor basketball court development, $49,000

"I commend these project sponsors for their strong commitment to improve their communities and make South Dakota a better place to live, work and play," Gov. Daugaard said. "Their efforts will benefit future generations of South Dakotans."

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.

For more information on the LWCF program, contact grants coordinator Randy Kittle by calling 605.773.5490 or email at randy.kittle@state.sd.us.

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