Decorah Bank & Trust pledges $10,000 to new Water Street Park

(Left to right): Downtown Decorah Betterment Association President Mike Harman with Decorah Bank & Trust Company Co-President Joe Grimstad.

Decorah's Water Street Park has gotten a $10,000 donation from Decorah Bank & Trust, with the money earmarked to pay for permeable pavers that will enhance design and use of the new park.

Permeable pavers are an alternative to traditional outdoor pavers where water can filter through the surface to the underlying soil and drainage system.  Rain water would otherwise puddle on the surface and run down the parking lot collecting pollutants, essentially destroying the quality of water runoff.

Said Decorah Bank & Trust Company Co-President Joe Grimstad, "The Water Street Park contribution underscores our commitment to the environment and community enhancement.  We're excited to see the downtown park project come to life."  

Anyone interested in donating should contact Mike Harman, 382-2020; David Lester, 382-4666; Chris Miller, 382-4284; Andy Nelson, 382-3647; or Jon Wilmes, 382-3657.