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A path exists or is planned to eventually run from the South Hills ridgeline trail via the Creek to <br /> Fern Ridge. This and side trails provide opportunities for urban recreation and environmental <br /> interpretation. <br /> Future Projects: There are many opportunities for multiple value projects along Amazon Creek <br /> and its tributaries (Refer to the attached map). The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area <br /> Waterways Restoration General Investigation Study will allow more detailed planning to <br /> determine the respective responsibilities and opportunities to plan and carry out implementation <br /> of improvements in the Amazon Basin: <br /> Land Acquisition —includes ridgeline parks, headwater streams, sections along the urban Creek, <br /> continued wetlands in west Eugene, future bank restoration sties, continuation of the connecting <br /> greenway to Fern Ridge, and other acquisitions necessary to accommodate other projects <br /> (stormwater or habitat restoration and enhancements along the recreational corridor), and to <br /> make recreational connections (for example, from Spencer Butte to Upper Amazon Park above <br /> Martin Street). <br /> Stream Widening—opportunities exist on Amazon Creek, Willow Creek, the Diversion Channel, <br /> A, A-1, A-2, and A-3 channels. Sections between the A and Diversion Channels on the western <br /> edge of Eugene appear to be suitable candidates for new section 1135 improvements. <br /> Habitat Improvements —projects for improving in-channel vegetation, riparian zones, and <br /> adjacent wet forests and wet prairies exist in several locations along the length of Amazon Creek. <br /> These projects could be undertaken in conjunction with widening projects. <br /> Stormwater Treatment—There are opportunities on the edge of the urban growth boundary as <br /> Amazon Creek and its tributaries flow into rural areas, to create stormwater treatment facilities at <br /> a scale necessary to filter storm runoff during normal flow conditions. Widening projects can <br /> also integrate greater stormwater treatment features. <br /> Recreational Paths and Interpretation - Extension of the Fern Ridge path and connections to <br /> neighborhoods and the ridgeline trail system could accompany acquisition and stream <br /> widening/habitat improvement projects. Amazon Creek lends itself ideally to a greenway vision. <br /> Education -There are 26 existing and planned public schools within the Amazon Creek basin, as <br /> well as the University of Oregon and Lane Community College nearby. The Rachel Carson <br /> Environmental School at Churchill High School lies within the basin and uses Amazon Creek <br /> and the wetlands as an outdoor learning laboratory. A new educational campus and public <br /> interpretive center is planned at the BLM wetland office on Danebo Avenue. <br /> LCOG: LWATURALRESOURCES\CORPS'AMAZONCR.DOC <br /> Last Saved: June 17,2002 <br />