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- sto <br /> kvAL <br /> immuit _ <br /> re -ease ,zG <br /> EUGENE //7.:14/ <br /> November 18, 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 /> Amazon Creek along Fairgrounds to be Enhanced <br /> On Saturday, November 24, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., volunteers from Eugene Stream <br /> Team, Jefferson-Westside Neighbors and Lane County Fair Board will be planting native trees, <br /> shrubs and grasses along Amazon Creek, immediately south of the Lane County Fairgrounds. <br /> The effort is part of a demonstration project to enhance Amazon Creek (HAVEN'T WE BEEN <br /> DOING ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS ALONG AMAZON CREEK FOR QUITE SOME TIME??). <br /> This is the first of many restoration projects that is planned for the entire length of the Amazon <br /> Creek that runs through the fairgrounds. The purpose of the project, is to ???? , says ???? <br /> In addition to planting native trees, shrubs and grasses, the project includes ongoing <br /> community involvement with plantings and maintenance, educational programs, and the <br /> removal of non-native invasive plants. <br /> Many of the plantings come from plants Stream Team volunteers and staff have <br /> cultivated at the program's Native Plant Nursery. IS THIS TRUE? The fairgrounds will <br /> purchase additional vegetation to help with screening on the south side of the creek. <br /> Interested participants should meet organizers at ??? for instructions. Volunteers are <br /> encouraged to wear work clothes and shoes and be prepared for rainy weather. Stream Team <br /> will provide tools, gloves and snacks. YES?? For more information about the enhancement <br /> project, call 682-4850. <br />