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Context: <br /> Careful management of our land and waterways is necessaryto ensure the health and well being of <br /> all species in our bioregion and watershed. Urban forests, open-space, waterways and wetlands <br /> can provide both an ecosystem for critical species and beautiful places to recreate. Proper habitat <br /> management will also ensure a steady supply of "ecosystem services" such as clean air and water <br /> and flood control. <br /> <br /> What's happening: <br /> There are three ongoing initiatives to preserve habitat and watersheds. <br /> <br /> · Wetlands program- The City, the U. S. Bureau of Land Management, and The Nature Conser- <br /> vancy have acquired approximately 2,500 acres to date. <br /> <br /> · Ridgeline Trail- 1,067 acres have been acquired to date. <br /> <br /> · Stormwater management- Over 18 acres of stream corridor, which were specifically targeted <br /> for improving and maintaining water quality and natural resource values, have been acquired. <br /> The target is 173 acres. <br /> <br /> What's next: <br /> · The native plantings at Tugman Park (see case study below) hadn't taken hold when a 10-year <br /> event storm hit. The ensuing rush of stormwater pulled out or damaged many of the new plants. <br /> The new plantings are being evaluated this summer and will be replanted as necessarythis fall <br /> <br /> · The West Eugene Wetlands Program is moving from the acquisition phase to the restoration ~ <br /> and maintenance phase. <br /> <br /> · The Stream Corridor Acquisition Program is altering its goals to match available resources. <br /> <br /> · The City is continuing its efforts to improve the effectiveness of working with volunteers. <br /> <br />EPA's recycling page: <br />www. epa.gov/ebtpages/ The initial plan to address flood control issues in the park <br />pollrecycling.htrnl was to install a pipe for runoff but City staff sought an <br />BRING Recycling: alternative that would also improve habitat. The stream <br />www. bringrecycling.org/ channel was cut to meander rather than run straight and <br />deconstruction.html natives were planted along the banks. This slowed the <br /> water flow, and as the native plants grow, these condi- <br />Eugene's programs: tions will eventually help provide temperature control and <br />Computer recycling program used by improve overall habitat. <br />the City: <br />wwwl .us.dell.corn/content/topics/ <br />segtopic.aspx/ <br />dell_recycling?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs <br />Wetlands program: <br />www. ci.eugene.or, us/parks/wetlands/ <br />Ridgeline Trail: <br />www. ci.eugene.or, us/parks/ridgeline/ <br />RIDGE_acq_proj.htm <br />Stormwater management: <br />www. ci.eugene.or, us/pw/storm/ <br />waterways/ <br /> <br /> <br />