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cENEews relea&e <br /> October 24, 2003 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Lorna Baldwin, Stream Team Coordinator, 682-4850, 913-1292 (cell phone on day of the <br /> event only) <br /> • Therese Picado, Public Information Specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 4800 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Volunteers Plant Native Vegetation Along Creek at Tugman Park this Saturday <br /> On Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, Eugene Stream Team volunteers will <br /> plant native plants and seed at the site of the newly enhanced creek at Tugman Park, located <br /> near Hilyard and 36`x' Avenue in the westernmost portion of the park. Tools, gloves, snacks, and <br /> work instructions will be provided. <br /> Undertaken by Eugene's Public Works Engineering Division with input from area <br /> neighbors, the enhancement project lengthened the stream in an effort to reduce flooding and <br /> extend seasonal use of the open play field in the park. The enhanced creek also provides <br /> increased water quality and creates the opportunity to enhance habitat and provide on-site <br /> natural resource education. <br /> In addition to planting native plants, boulders and log material have been added, further <br /> enhancing and stabilizing habitat. Stream Team volunteers will provide ongoing monitoring and <br /> planting, as it is anticipated to take two years for the vegetation to fully establish. <br /> For more information about future volunteer projects at the park, call Stream Team at <br /> 682-4850. <br /> # # # <br />