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B. Produce maps and other promotional materials specific to the ridgeline area open space <br /> system. These would include information about trail access, recreational facilities, viewpoints, <br /> natural and cultural features, bicycle touring routes, and other information. <br /> C. Designate a Country Trails Driving Route to promote ridgeline area amenities. This would be a <br /> self - guided driving tour along rural roads with information to help identify and interpret the area's <br /> human and natural history; farm and forest practices; geologic features; and cultural resources <br /> (historic structures, wineries, Coyote covered bridge, pioneer cemeteries, etc.). <br /> D. Coordinate with private property owners who might be interested in establishing camping areas, <br /> bed and breakfasts, and other recreational support facilities along the ridgeline corridor. <br /> Water Resources <br /> The Ridgeline Area includes portions of the Amazon Creek, Spencer Creek, Coyote Creek, and Russel <br /> Creek watersheds, which include numerous headwater and perennial streams in both urban and rural <br /> settings. <br /> Goal 1: Water Availability <br /> Work to conserve the limited surface and ground water resources in the ridgeline area for sustained <br /> human use and habitat benefits. <br /> Recommended Actions and Strategies: <br /> A. Provide technical assistance to rural property owners who rely on wells for water supply to help <br /> them reduce consumption. Technical assistance could include providing information on drought <br /> tolerant plantings; installation of low flow appliances; and installation of cistern water collection <br /> systems. <br /> B. Work cooperatively with home builders in rural areas to promote wise water use in new <br /> development. This could include use of low flow appliances; landscaping that requires little or <br /> no irrigation; and installation of cistern water collection systems. <br /> Goal 2: Water Quality <br /> Maintain and improve water quality in ridgeline area streams. <br /> Recommended Actions and Strategies: <br /> A. Enhance riparian vegetation along waterways on both private and public lands to provide water <br /> quality benefit such as shading and filtration. The Natural Resources Conservation Service, <br /> Oregon Department of Forestry, the City of Eugene, and the Long Tom Watershed Council can <br /> all provide technical assistance in this area and coordinate planting efforts. <br /> B. Repair and maintain trails, roadways, and culverts on both public and private lands to help <br /> minimize erosion problems. <br /> C. Provide technical assistance to farmers and woodlot owners to help reduce negative water <br /> quality impacts associated with farm and forest uses through improved management <br /> techniques. Techniques to reduce water quality impacts might include reduced use of <br /> herbicides and fertilizer; fencing livestock out of stream corridors; and erosion control measures. <br /> D. Work cooperatively with home builders to help prevent or avoid potential negative short- and <br /> long -term water quality impacts associated with construction of new homes. Techniques to <br /> reduce water quality impacts would include preservation of riparian vegetation along waterways <br /> for shade and filtration; minimization of impervious surfaces; erosion condo! practices (during <br /> and after construction); and cluster development or other creative site planning to avoid impact <br /> to waterways. <br /> E. Provide water quality educational information to home owners in both the rural and urban <br /> portions of the ridgeline area to encourage practices that will help improve water quality. <br /> Techniques to reduce water quality impacts from residential properties would include reduced <br /> 10 <br />