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0 , <br /> July 5, 2012 <br /> E U G E N E To: All 2012 Golden Gardens Do g Training Trainin Permit Holders <br /> Parks and <br /> Open Space As you might remember, the main pond at Golden Gardens Park has gotten blooms of <br /> blue -green algae in the summer months, once the weather turns hot. Blue green algae <br /> (actually a cyanobacteria and not algae at all) sometimes produce toxins that can be <br /> Keeping Eugene l'if harmful to swimmers and other water users, including dogs. <br /> alvlslo of PUBLIC WORKS than testing each blue -green algal bloom when it occurs, Parks and Open Space <br /> has opted to post signage at Golden Gardens Park when the blue -green algae first <br /> 1820 ROOSEVELT BLVD become noticeable. Signs were posted around the ponds and at most entry points to the <br /> EUGENE, OREGON 91402 park on July 3, 2012. <br /> (541) 6824800 <br /> FAX (541) 6824882 Attached are copies of the poster and brochure produced by Oregon Department of <br /> WWW.EUGENE- OR .GOV /PARKS Health Services. Please feel free to pass these along. <br /> anirnalSafetyBrochur HABs_dogSafety201 <br /> PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING e_2010WEB. pdf 0. FINAL pdf <br /> PARK OPERATIONS <br /> This link has more educational information about blue -green algae and the risks to <br /> people and animals. <br /> URBAN FORESTRY <br /> Should you have questions specific to Golden Gardens Park, please contact Lauri Holts <br /> NATURAL RESOURCES at 541- 682 -4925 or email lauri.j.holts@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> Sincerely, <br /> i/ <br /> `�� / <br /> Neil Bjorklund <br /> POS Planning Manager <br /> EUGENE <br />