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CHAPTER IV <br />Protect, conserve, <br />and enhance rivers, <br />waterways, wetlands <br />and associated <br />floodplains <br />D -3. Develop priorities for natural area acquisitions according to the <br />following natural resource criteria: size; habitat diversity; rare <br />plant and animal species and communities; potential for minor <br />enhancement or significant restoration; presence of aquatic <br />habitat, such as wetlands, creeks, ponds, or rivers; sites that are <br />contiguous to other open spaces to create connectivity; and <br />presence and extent of invasive species. <br />D -4. Prioritize natural resource acquisitions using criteria beyond <br />natural resources to include opportunities for recreation <br />education and protection of important visual resources. <br />D -5. Improve the geographic distribution of natural open space to <br />provide natural open space parkland in currently under - served <br />areas. <br />D -6. Continue to acquire open space to expand the Ridgeline Trail <br />open space system. Work with the appropriate governing <br />jurisdictions, such as Lane County, to explore feasibility for <br />Ridgeline Trail connections on lands outside Eugene's urban <br />growth boundary. <br />D -7. Protect, conserve, and enhance rivers, waterways, wetlands <br />and associated floodplains for their habitat, flood protection, <br />water quality, recreation, and scenic values. <br />D -8. Coordinate with property owners and partner agencies to <br />implement the Rivers to Ridges plan and support conservation <br />of nearby key regional natural resource areas, such as <br />farmland, sites identified in the Metropolitan Natural Resources <br />Study, West Eugene Wetlands sites, and the confluence of the <br />McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. <br />D -9. Assess the possibility of converting underutilized areas within <br />developed parks to natural areas to provide higher habitat <br />values for a broad range of public benefits. <br />D -10. Develop and maintain an interested parties list for natural <br />resource issues related to parks, recreation, and open space, <br />and schedule periodic workshops for feedback on issues, <br />programs, and improvements. <br />D -11. Develop an outreach program with the goal of diversifying the <br />natural resources interested parties list to include more <br />representation from minority groups, women, and people from <br />diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. <br />44 City of Eugene PROS Comprehensive Plan <br />