Public invited to 'Sand Creek Connections' open house

SANDPOINT— Community members are invited to an open house Monday, Feb. 24, to review and provide input on the Sand Creek Connections Draft Action Plan.

The open house will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the community room of the J.E. Russell Sports Center, 2016 Pine St.

The plan includes recommendations gathered from dozens of local voices — immediate neighbors, landowners, and technical experts — to shape a community-inspired vision for the Sand Creek corridor, particularly the stretch between Popsicle Bridge and Schweitzer Cutoff Road.

The collaborative effort is being spearheaded by Kaniksu Land Trust, Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, the Kalispel Tribe, Trust for Public Land, and the cities of Sandpoint and Ponderay, with special support from the National Park Service River Trails and Conservation Assistance Program.

The open house offers an opportunity for residents to learn more, share feedback, and help guide the future of this vital space.

Information: Kaniksu Land Trust, 208-263-9471 or info@kaniksu.org