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Not all the impacts summarized in this memo are the responsibility of the University of Oregon. <br />The City of Eugene, the Science Factory, and Emerald Valley BMX are also responsible for some <br />mitigation measures. Impacts and recommendations are organized by responsible party. <br />LITTER AND TRASH <br />The placement of additional trash receptacles and post game clean-up efforts have been <br />successful at reducing the level of litter in the park from previous years. Additionally, trash <br />receptacles are emptied during the game and recycling stations have been added to University <br />parking areas. All of these actions have further improved the impacts of trash on the park, <br />however certain amounts of litter remain. Although post -game monitoring was conducted after <br />the regularly scheduled park clean-up by area youth crews, game related trash and litter was <br />observed during each monitoring effort. The individual's performing park monitoring pick up <br />litter from various areas within the park. Mitigation of these impacts is a medium priority and <br />should be in place prior to the 2003 football season. <br />1. Main corridor path between the Autzen footbridge over the Willamette and Autzen <br />stadium. This is the area of the park that receives the most pre and post -game pedestrian <br />traffic. In particular, significant amounts of game - related trash were found along the river, up <br />and down stream of the Autzen footbridge. <br />2. Nature trails east of main path. Informal, unpaved paths spur off of the main path to <br />Autzen stadium. These paths go through areas that are recognized as high quality habitat <br />given the diversity of intact native vegetation. Although smaller amounts of trash are found <br />along these trails, residual traces do exist and are problematic given the sensitive nature of <br />the area. <br />3. Lots 8 and 9. Less trash was observed in lots 8 and 9 from last year although reports of trash <br />were still noted in lot 9 and around the berm. <br />Recommendation: The City of Eugene will work with collection crews to improve upon <br />existing work. While current collection efforts have been successful at cleaning up a great <br />majority of trash, there is still room for improvement. This involves a more thorough <br />cleaning along the river, along the nature trail spurs, and in Lots 8 and 9. <br />4. Souvenir give -a -ways. An improvement was noted in the amount of plastic litter debris <br />from souvenir give -a -ways. <br />Recommendation: The University of Oregon will continue with efforts to use bio- ' <br />degradable souvenirs, recycling and collection boxes at stadium exits, or enhanced clean-up <br />following games when souvenirs are given away. <br />ABP Monitoring- 2002 Season Summary Page 2 <br />