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Smith’s Island to close temporarily to public access

By Linda Cook,

8 hours ago

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has announced that Smith’s Island Recreation Area at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley will be closed to public access Oct. 27-30.

The closure is necessary to facilitate removal of invasive species and tree planting activities.

For more information, call 309-794-4200, or email here.

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