~%L J~ <br /> Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> February 17, 1997 Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> (~89}~ _5262 <br /> CONTACT: Ruth Koenig, Eugene Stream Team Coordinator, 682-2814 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> END: March 2, 1997 <br /> JOIN A N IGHBORHOOD WORK PARTY TO IMPROVE LOCAL WATERWAYS <br /> Volun eers are needed to improve local water quality with a work parry set for Saturday, <br /> March 1, begi ing at 10 a.m. at the Dianna/Kelly Pond in northwest Eugene. The adoption <br /> group "Friend of Dianna/Kelly Pond" will replace invasive plants with native species and <br /> remove litter. Meet on Nantucket Street east of North Park Avenue behind Kelly Middle School. <br /> The ev nt is free, open to the public and coordinated by the Eugene Stream Team, a <br /> program of th City's Public Works Department which brings volunteers together to enhance <br /> local water q ity and protect natural resources such as streams, ponds and wetlands. <br /> Partici ants should wear sturdy shoes/boots, heavy gloves, layered clothing and rain gear <br /> <br /> I~ if necessary. or more information, call the Eugene Stream Team at 682-2814. <br /> <br /> I <br /> <br />