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| (Photo submitted) Summers at the Scharnberg Pond beach should be a little more pleasant once a beach refurbishing project is completed. The Clay County Conservation Department is expected to haul in 1,500 tons of sand as part of an effort to undo some erosion. |
The little, plastic shovels and pails probably aren't going to do the trick for this beach sculpting project.
Clay County Conservation Director Dan Heissel told members of the Clay County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that the county park has received a $7,000 Community Foundation Grant to refurbish the beach at Scharnberg Pond.
Heissel was looking for funding because the former gravel pit was reverting back to its old form near Everly.
"The need for sand was becoming quite evident," he said. "It's pretty much washed down to bare gravel."
The 1,500 tons of sand alone represents a $7,000 expense. When applied, it should give the entire beach a fresh 12-inch-thick layer of the grainy stuff.
"We're hoping to start within the next month," Heissel said. "We'll have it done before May, when the park opens."
The conservation department also plans some landscaping along with a rope and buoy system for the swimming area. Total cost of the upgrades is $14,000.
The Clay County Conservation Board is expected to earmark $5,000 for its share of the project. The Oneota Conservation Foundation is looking into the potential of a $2,000 grant for the upgrades.
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Scharnberg Park is a 45-acre park, including a 15-acre pond, a shower house and three cabins. In addition to swimming, Scharnberg Pond features a handicap-accessible fishing pier. Main species of fish include: bass, bluegill and channel catfish.
The park offers a campground with 63 individual sites and with options for electrical, sewer and cable television. Concessions and firewood also are available.
From Spencer: Go west on Fourth Street, which turns into County Road B24, for eight miles. Turn north on 145th Avenue for 3/4 of a mile and stay on the blacktop into the park.
From Everly: Go south of Everly on County Road M27 for one mile and then turn east on County Road B24 for 1.75 miles. Turn north on 145th Avenue for 3/4 mile and stay on the blacktop into the park.
Brown-and-white county arrowhead sign markers are also in place to help guide travelers.
Source: Clay County Conservation Department
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Im very pleased to see them improve the park. I've lived in this area for 29 years and have enjoyed many wonderful weekends on that beach with my kids. Keep up the great work