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along its banks: more than 70% of Oregon's population lives within this watershed. River overlooks <br />provide the opportunity for interpretative sites addressing hydrology, river systems and water quality. <br />Historic Infrastructure <br />The EWEB property is literally filled with industrial relics, and there are numerous opportunities to <br />repurpose these items. Most notably, the Steam Plant sits near the southern terminus of the riverfront <br />open space, forming a historic backdrop to the riverfront property. Completed in 1931, the Steam Plant <br />is historically significant for its use as a power plant. The structure is a highly recommended candidate <br />for renovation and adaptive reuse. <br />Natural Systems + Habitat <br />Stormwater runoff poses a major threat to the health of rivers, and loss of habitat in urban areas <br />threatens pollinator species and songbirds. The master plan proposes new habitat but also <br />recommends interpretive sites along the Millpond Swale and atop the Pollinator Knoll to share this <br />knowledge and present action -item solutions to community members. <br />Skinner's Mudhole + Ferry Crossing <br />The riverfront property is part of our city's earliest history and a river overlook is an ideal location to <br />share this history lesson. <br />Downtown Riverfront Specific Area Plan <br />