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_______newe _ _ . +Mk ..WIR (,104,11EuGEyl P .., September 4, 2002 CONTACT: Neil Bjorklund, Senior Planner, 682-5507 From Public Information Section, 682-5523 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PROTECTING WILD SALMON IS FOCUS OF SEPTEMBER 10 WORKSHOP IN EUGENE A public workshop on strategies to protect wild salmon in the Eugene area will be held Tuesday, September 10, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Campbell Senior Center, 155 High Street. Salmon are an indicator species, and the decline and subsequent listing of wild chinook salmon as an endangered species in the upper Willamette River is an indication that the local watershed is in poor health. The workshop is being held by the City of Eugene to provide information about salmon and their local habitat and to collect public comment on a set of 10 draft proposed strategies for salmon protection and recovery. The proposed strategies include establishing a "salmon protection zone" along the river to protect riparian vegetation, which provides shade to keep water cool for salmon and filters out stormwater pollutants before they reach the river. The proposed salmon protection zone would include a 75-foot development setback and a 45-foot transition zone. While some of the strategies are property specific, others recognize the general importance of reducing stormwater pollution and improving habitat. For example, one of the proposed strategies is to adopt a list of invasive, non-native plants for the Eugene area and prohibit use of any of the listed plants in any new landscaping approved by the City. In addition to providing opportunities for public comment, the workshop will feature videos, hourly presentations, and displays. For more information about the workshop or salmon protection and recovery strategies, visit the web at www.ci.eugene.or.us/salmon. ### New Public Works*Administration•City of Eugene•858 Pearl Street•Eugene,OR 97401 Phone:(541)682-5262•FAX:(541)682-8826• www.ci.eugene,or.us