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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER May 18, 2006 City of Eugene 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 (541) 682-5010 (541) 682-5414 (FAX) www.eugene-or.gov IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION SOUTH RIDGELINE HABITAT STUDY INVENTORY WORK BEGINS UNIVERSITY OF OREGON HONORS RAQUEL WELLS SHOW AND TELL: LIBRARY SEEKS DISPLAY PROPOSALS MODEL OAK SAVANNA RESTORATION PROJECT BEGINS UPPER AMAZON CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT SLATED AMAZON POOL OPENS FOR LAP SWIMS AROUND THE CITY South Ridgeline Habitat Study Inventory Work Begins The first phase of the South Ridgeline Habitat Study (SRHS) began in early May 2006. Salix Associates, a team of consulting wildlife scientists and botanists, has been hired to prepare an inventory and evaluation of native plant communities, such as oak savanna, potential habitats for rare plants, such as the threatened wayside aster, and potential habitat for state-designated sensitive wildlife species, such as the red-legged frog. Approximately 1,900 property owners in the South Ridgeline area and interested parties were invited to attend an informational public workshop in early May. Approximately 75 people attended. At the workshop, staff presented a slide show on the project, including information on project goals, timelines, and types of habitats, plants and wildlife to be studied. Attendees were introduced to the consulting team, and given an opportunity to ask questions. The SRHS will evaluate approximately 2,000 acres around Eugene's South Ridgeline to determine where important upland habitat (versus stream and wetland habitat) areas exist. The field inventory is expected to be completed in July 2006. An additional public workshop will be held in Fall 2006, upon completion of the draft inventory and report. The inventory will be the basis of future recommendations on possible conservation measures or conservation incentive programs for important South Ridgeline habitats. For more information, contact Neil Björklund at 682-5507. University of Oregon Honors Raquel Wells Raquel Wells, a recreation program supervisor at Petersen Barn Community Center, recently received the University of Oregon’s Gerlinger Cup Award. This annual award is presented to the most outstanding woman in the junior class in recognition of her achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service to the community. Raquel is seeking a bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Services to complement her position with the Recreation Division’s Youth and Family Recreation Services. Raquel organizes the very popular summer Fun For All Program, which offers free recreational experiences to youth and families at eight park sites in Eugene. She also organizes the RecZone after-school programs in middle schools in west and north Eugene, and provides many other recreational opportunities throughout the year. Those who work closely with Raquel know the award is well-deserved. She is tireless in her efforts to provide quality services to youth and families from all corners of the city, especially those who have barriers to accessing recreation services. Raquel is an advocate of diversifying City services and reaching out to underserved communities. For more information, contact Recreation Manager Craig Smith at 682-6340. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 May 18, 2006