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<br />Leaf Service Changes and Flood Information Featured in Stormwater Connections <br />The fall 2013 Stormwater Connections newsletter includes important information about the City’s new approach to leaf <br />collection. Because crews are active in many areas at once, residents can benefit greatly by getting information about their <br />neighborhood’s collection schedule. The newsletter article contains tips and links to support the outreach for this new <br />system. <br /> <br />Property owners and renters in or near a flood hazard area can also learn more about <br />changing insurance rates, flood risk and flood safety tips in this issue. Although Lane <br />County has not experienced major flooding since 1996, the increase of large storms in <br />highly populated areas is affecting flood insurance rates. Approximately 5,000 individual <br />parcels are located in or near the flood hazard zone in Eugene. <br /> <br />Other articles discuss the residual impact of pollutants from vehicles and dog waste, how <br />stormwater fees help the community, and a volunteer Park Stewards project at Delta <br />Ponds. Stormwater Connections also includes one page about the local environment written <br />for younger residents and for use by teachers. <br /> <br />Actions of informed residents to stop pollution are critical to reducing the number one <br />cause of water pollution - non-point pollution in stormwater. These preventative measures <br />also help the city avoid the alternative of installing expensive stormwater treatment <br />structures. <br /> <br />This is the final fall edition of the newsletter. Residents with an interest in local pollution prevention are encouraged to <br />sign up for a future electronic edition. The newsletter will be delivered by mail next week. For more information or <br />additional copies of Stormwater Connections, contact Public Information Specialist Kathy Eva at 541-682-2739 or <br />Kathy.a.eva@ci.eugene.or.us. The newsletter is also available online at www.happyrivers.org. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 <br />November 21, 2013 <br />