EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville has purchased 2.2 acres of land adjacent to Terry Park, which is located near Grand and Terry avenues, and is part of the City’s commitment to protect and preserve green space. The two lots were acquired using Community Redevelopment funds.

Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy The wooded land will serve as passive green space in the park, and be known as the Andrew G. Byron Nature Conservancy at Terry Park. “I am keenly aware that many of our citizens want green space to be a priority,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “As we move forward, the Aldermen and I want our residents to know we are listening and will continue to look at future opportunities to acquire properties that will increase passive green space within our City.”

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The acquisition helps fulfill the City’s commitment, which is outlined in its comprehensive Green Plan and aims to protect and preserve natural areas of the City. “As we have seen the relentless push to develop every corner of our community, the Mayor and City Council have come together to purchase and preserve land to protect our ecosystems for future residents of our great City,” Ward 1 Alderman Chris Farrar said.

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The lots are located in Ward 1, near the Watershed Nature Center. The City Council voted to proceed with the purchase at the July 5 meeting.

“This property is an important acquisition for both the surrounding neighborhood and the entire community. Not only is it ecologically sensitive, but its tree canopy also makes Terry Avenue one of the most inviting streets in town, and provides the perfect point of entry for a school, park, trail, nature center, and recreation area,” Ward 4 Alderman SJ Morrison said.

“Every school kid who ever attended Nelson or played baseball at Hoppe, every visitor to the Watershed, and every cyclist on the trail knows why this corridor is special. I'm really happy that the City of Edwardsville is stepping up to preserve this green space and protect this leafy corridor.” #

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