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Cover Photo: B~cychsts enjoy Eugene's Delta Ponds, a natural area that consists of nearly 100 acres of ponds, riparian and wetland habitat ~n the heart of the city The C~ty of Eugene, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has launched a $6.2 mdlion dollar project to ~mprove critical habitat for a variety of fish and wddlife species at Delta Ponds, ~nclud~ng endangered species such as salmon, western pond turtles, and red-legged frogs. In adder,on, the project wdl ~mprove pubhc access to this diverse natural area for wddlife wew~ng and other passive recreational activities. The restoration and recreation improvements ~nclude' Re-connecting the ponds to the Wdlamette River, making access by fish and other wildlife possible whde maintaining winter flood control. improwng water flow between the ponds to enhance water quality and fish access. Creating riparian habitat by remowng ivy, Scotch broom, blackbemes, and other non~nat,ve invas~ve vegetation and plant~ng thousands of native trees and shrubs. * Constructing accessible concrete and gravel paths, a boardwalk and two new parking areas w~th viewing platforms along Goodpasture Island Road along the northern edge of the ponds. o Creating an access,hie trad system which connects to the East Bank B~ke Path and ~ncludes a 1 8-mde loop around the perimeter of the ponds Funding and support for th~s project comes from several federal and community partners ~nclud~ng the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon State Parks, the Bureau of Land Management, severaf local Rotary clubs, and local property owners. For more ~nformat~on about the project, visit www~cl, eugene or. us/parks/planmng/DELT_proj htm 2