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• • f <br /> • <br /> C <br /> ; e . V r ,-1 <br /> ii���ll■ �• . 1 <br /> July 29, 2004 <br /> • <br /> Oregon Parks and Recreation Department <br /> Local Government Grants Program <br /> Almero Li <br /> Attention: Marilyn Lippincott • <br /> 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C <br /> Salem, OR 97301 <br /> RE: Letter of Support for City of Eugene Land Acquisition Grant Application. <br /> Dear Ms. Lippincott, <br /> I am writing to convey Northwest Youth Corps' (NYC) support for the City of Eugene's grant application <br /> to acquire the East Fork Amazon Headwaters parcel. This site has tremendous natural resources and open <br /> space recreation opportunities in one of Oregon's major metropolitan areas. <br /> Northwest Youth Corps is a nonprofit youth development, job training, employment, and organization <br /> serving more than 8,000 culturally and economically diverse youth since 1984. NYC has a long history <br /> of working with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and you may be aware of our commitment <br /> to conservation of wildlife habitat, historical and cultural site preservation, recreational area development, <br /> trail improvements, soil conservation work, watershed enhancement projects, enhancement of state parks, <br /> and other projects. We support the City of Eugene's desire to own the natural stream channel through this <br /> area for water quality benefits which would not be provided if the site develops into urban housing. <br /> The continuing growth of population centers in western Oregon has had a negative impact on the overall <br /> habitat of many species. Eugene's plan works to safeguard these species and the lands on which they <br /> depend for survival. Your strategic investment in this project will improve conditions for maintaining <br /> viable populations of native plants and animals, while meeting public demand for wildlife viewing and <br /> appreciation through development of pedestrian and mountain being trails through this site that would <br /> link with several miles of existing Ridgeline Trail System in Eugene's south hills. <br /> Northwest Youth Corps can testify to the City's past commitment to benefiting youth, community, and <br /> the natural environment, by using local youth to build, maintain and repair trails and recreational <br /> facilities. Their dedication to providing recreational opportunities for Eugene area citizens is <br /> commendable, and in the past has been in accord with identified needs, community priorities, goals, and <br /> outcomes. <br /> We would like to see this site managed for its natural open space and recreation benefits. It is with great <br /> sincerity that we encourage you to fund the proposal to acquire this parcel by the City of Eugene. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> kale <br /> Development Director <br /> ` <br /> OutDoor School • YouthCorps Programs • YouthWorks • 2621 Augusta Street • Eugene. OR 97403 <br /> PH: (541) 349-5055 • FAX (541) 349 -5060 • Email: ny @neYouthcorps•ar8 • Website: http:/Awm.nwyouthcoms.org <br />