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i <br /> August 5, 1994 Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> CONTAC Ruth Koenig, Environmental Volunteer Coordinator, 465-2814 (503) 687-5262 <br /> Bob Siegmund, Southeast Neighbors Special Events, 343-9645 <br /> FOR IMM DIATE RELEASE <br /> VOL TEERS NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE AMAZON'S FLOOD CAPACITY <br /> Vol nteers are invited to a work party to improve the upper Amazon's flood <br /> protection apabilities by removing obstructing vegetation from ahalf--mile section of the <br /> i <br /> creek betty en Fox Hollow and Snell Avenue on Saturday, August 13. An orientation at <br /> 9:00 a.m. 'n the former church parking lot located at the corner of Fox Hollow and West <br /> <br /> i <br /> Amazon St eets will kick-off the work party. The event is sponsored by the Southeast <br /> Neighbors eighborhood Association, Friends of the Amazon, and the City of Eugene Public <br /> Works De artment. <br /> Vol nteers should wear sturdy shoes or boots and gloves and bring toppers and/or a <br /> hand saw. Refreshments will be provided by donations from Albertson's and Safeway Stores. <br /> Ro tine vegetation management is a key element in managing the Amazon to maintain <br /> its ability carry runoff from surrounding development and hillside areas. Vegetation and <br /> debris in t e creek obstructs necessary flow and causes backups in nearby piped drainage <br /> systems. his may result in localized flooding of adjacent streets and cause damage to both <br /> private an public property from overflows and inadequate drainage. <br /> Th City's Public Works Maintenance Division conducts regular cleaning operations <br /> on the sys em to avert such problems. However, due to recent concerns about wildlife <br /> (MORE) <br /> I <br /> <br />