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completion of the hydrological connection between the ponds and the Willamette River and the restoration and <br />enhancement of the remaining riparian and emergent wetland habitat. The increased connectivity between ponds <br />and the enhanced habitat will benefit multiple species of wildlife, including juvenile Chinook salmon, Western pond <br />turtles, and neotropical migratory birds. <br /> <br />The NOAA grant will create 4.6 acres of new riparian and emergent wetland habitat and will enhance another 16.4 <br />acres of riparian and emergent wetland habitat. Hydrologic connectivity will also be improved through the <br />excavation of seven channels between ponds, which will contribute to the larger project goal of providing over two <br />miles of side channel habitat for juvenile Chinook salmon. The bulk of the work will take place in 2009 and early <br />2010 and will create or retain 63 jobs in Lane County. <br /> <br />For more information about the grant, please contact Natural Resources Coordinator Lauri Holts at 541-682-4925 <br />or lauri.j.holts@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br />Fire Prevention Office Focuses on Fireworks <br />th <br />With the approach of the 4 of July weekend, the City’s Fire Prevention Section has been concentrating on <br />fireworks safety, both by enforcing retail vendor regulations and by taking steps to raise community awareness <br />regarding safe and proper use of fireworks. In the city, 34 retail sales outlets – temporary stands and existing <br />stores – applied for fireworks sales permits. All permits were granted, but only after the locations had been <br />inspected by deputy fire marshals for appropriateness of merchandise, required fire safety precautions, and sales <br />staff knowledge of proper storage and handling procedures. Retail sales of fireworks are permitted in Oregon <br />through Monday, July 6. Meanwhile, Prevention staff have also engaged in a local media campaign to encourage <br />safe behavior when using fireworks. Appropriate behavior and precautions have been demonstrated for purposes <br />of TV newscasts, and fireworks safety facts and tips have been offered at every opportunity. The Fire Marshal’s <br />Office has also responded to numerous inquiries from individuals regarding allowable types of fireworks and <br />permitted locations for use. The overarching intent is to promote responsible and safe celebration. For more <br />information, please call Interim Fire Marshal Doug Perry at 682-5887. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 <br />July 2, 2009 <br />