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1. Support an increase in industrial wastewater fees and require DEQ to be accountable as to how the fees are being used by the agency. 2. Support the use of state revolving funds for non-point sources and advocate for increased funds for the State Revolving Loans Fund program. 3. SALMON RECOVERY AND WATERSHED HEALTH In March 1999, NOAA Fisheries listed the Upper Willamette Spring Chinook as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Upper Willamette Spring Chinook spends part of its life in the Willamette River, including areas within the City of Eugene. The protective rules for this species, known as Section 4(d) rules, became effective on January 8, 2001, and prohibit any activity that harms the listed fish or their habitat. Following legal challenges to ESA listing of various salmon populations around the Northwest, NOAA Fisheries reviewed salmon listings throughout the region, including the Upper Willamette Spring Chinook. NOAA Fisheries has recently proposed to maintain the listing of the Upper Willamette Spring Chinook as threatened. On April 10, 2000 the Eugene City Council adopted a resolution directing the City to support recovery of upper Willamette Spring Chinook through an integrated, City-wide effort. The resolution directs the City to work in partnership with local, state and federal agencies to develop regional recovery plans. Recommendations: 1. The City supports efforts to preserve the ability of local governments to pursue recovery of salmon populations through a mix of regulatory compliance, restoration projects, community outreach and involvement. 2. State and federal salmon recovery efforts should be responsive to and coordinated with locally adopted and developed recovery plans. 3. The City supports the restoration and full implementation of the Pesticide Tracking Bill passed by the 1999 legislature. The City encourages the State of Oregon to work closely with local governments to identify and share pesticide data, and to better assist with salmon recovery and water quality planning efforts at the local level. 4. The City supports legislative proposals and recommendations that address salmon protection and recovery in a holistic manner. Support efforts to develop endangered species recovery plans within the context of a comprehensive watershed health plan, and specifically address salmon recovery needs in urban areas. 4. NOTICE FOR SPRAYING PESTICIDES/INSECTICIDES City of Eugene Legislative Policies, 2005 Session 47