i <br /> ~ ~ ~ ~ i <br /> August 5, 1997 <br /> CONTACT: uth Koenig, Eugene Stream Team Coordinator, 682-4850 <br /> rom Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMIVVIED TE RELEASE <br /> KIDS WANTED TO PROTECT LOCAL WATERWAYS <br /> A great ay to end your summer vacation is to volunteer with the "Eugene Stream Team" <br /> o stencil storm drains with the message "Dump No Waste -Drains to Stream." The project <br /> 'nvalves paint' g a fish stencil near storm drains to remind passersby that pollutants that enter <br /> tozm drains fl directly to local waterways like the Amazon Creek, Fern Ridge Reservoir and <br /> e Willamette 'ver. <br /> The Ci 's Public Works Department provides all materials and supplies -you supply <br /> e energy •and gybe adult to help with the details. Door hangers are also provided to place on <br /> eighbors' doo with educational information that explains the stencil's purpose. You decide <br /> ow much or h w little area you can cover. All materials and supplies are free. <br /> For mor information, call the Eugene Stream Team at 682-4850. The Team is part of <br /> e'City's Sto water Management Program supported by stormwater user fees to bring <br /> olttnteers toget er to enhance local water quality. <br /> <br /> P 1 Wdrka • Adminis ration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 . Phone: (54i) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />