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Public Workshop Invites People to Share Their Vision for Willamette River <br />A public workshop on Tuesday, June 9, will focus on the Willamette River in and around the Eugene/Springfield <br />area. The workshop is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Eugene Water & Electric Board Training Center (500 East 4th <br />Avenue in Eugene). The workshop agenda includes a presentation starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by opportunities <br />to provide input. <br />Participants will learn about the invaluable open space resource and share their ideas on river corridor <br />improvements. Topics will include recreation, trails, wildlife habitat, public safety, and visual quality. The ultimate <br />goal of this effort is to create an inspiring open space vision for the Willamette River corridor that will be used by <br />area partners to prioritize and coordinate implementation efforts in the coming years. <br />Forum sponsors and partners in this effort include Lane Council of Governments, McKenzie Watershed Council, <br />The Nature Conservancy, City of Eugene, McKenzie River Trust, City of Springfield, Willamalane Park & <br />Recreation District, Lane County Parks, Eugene Water & Electric Board, Willamette Riverkeeper and Metropolitan <br />Wastewater Management Commission. <br />For more information, go to www.lcog.org/willamette or contact Jeff Krueger, Lane Council of Governments, <br />jkrueger@lcog.org. <br />Newsletter Includes Gardening and Eco-Smart Car Wash Tips <br />Insects and other pest infestations are often a challenge for gardeners in the summer months. While chemical <br />solutions may offer a temporary fix, Stormwater Connections readers will find insights into healthier, long-term <br />solutions in articles about pest management and inviting “good bugs” to dinner. A bonus article, for anyone <br />considering using the herbicide Round-up, provides details on product ingredients and health considerations. <br />Smart choices in yard care have important benefits to area streams and <br />rivers when they keep problem pollutants away from storm drains. <br />Car washing is another potential source of stormwater pollution. The <br />region’s Pollution Prevention Coalition (P2C), of which the City of <br />Eugene is a member, offers information about soaps, commercial and <br />fish-friendly car washes and tips for washing cars at home. <br />Looking for an outdoor place to restore or explore? The article in the <br />Wetlands & Waterways section features the transformation of the <br />Whilamut Natural Area in Alton Baker Park. <br />The focus of the Stormwater Connections newsletter is educating and <br />informing community members about stormwater pollution and ways to <br />protect local waterways. Articles in Stormwater Connections typically <br />address seasonal or current issues and include one page of interest for <br />younger citizens. <br />P2Cmemberstourlocalcommercialcarwash. <br />Information provided in this semi-annual newsletter has been produced by the Stormwater Management Program <br />since 1994 to increase awareness of surface water and natural resource issues in the community. Copies of the <br />newsletter have been placed in the City Manager’s Office. For more information or additional copies of the <br />newsletter, contact Information Specialist for the Stormwater Management Program Kathy Eva at 682-2739 or <br />kathy.a.eva@ci.eugene.or.us. <br />Smoke-Testing Notices Sent to Residents in Five City Neighborhoods <br />Notices about the 2009 smoke testing program are being sent Thursday, May 28, to residents in five Eugene <br />neighborhoods. During the summer and early fall, crews from the City of Eugene Public Works Department will <br />evaluate the condition of the wastewater collection system in the Downtown, Southeast, South University, <br />Fairmount and West University neighborhoods. The work will take place starting the first week of July on weekdays <br />between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and will involve a technique called smoke testing. During the tests, a non-toxic, <br />white smoke is released into sanitary sewer lines. Residents with lung ailments who are concerned about being <br />exposed to smoke are encouraged to call Public Works Maintenance at 682-4800. <br />Smoke testing is one of the investigative methods the City implements to identify defects, deterioration, and <br />improper connections in the sanitary sewer system. Inspection of where smoke emerges helps Public Works staff <br />assess the condition of the system and determine specific problems regarding private building sewer connections <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br />May 28, 2009 <br />