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~J <br /> i i i <br /> January 5, 1998 <br /> CpNTACT: Alex Cuyler, Recycling and Solid Waste Specialist, 682-6830 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 . <br /> F~R IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> ~ BUILD A LOW MAINTENANCE AND EARTH FRIENDLY `ECO-LAWN' <br /> ~ Citizens are invited to meet on Tuesday, January 13 at 1:30 pm to begin converting a 400 <br /> ~ sgiuare foot patch of lawn into aneco-lawn demonstration site near the City's Outdoor Program <br /> i <br /> j office at 301 North Adams Street. Participants will learn how to convert their own lawns into <br /> attractive, low maintenance landscapes that minimize impact to the environment. <br /> is <br /> ~ Eco-lawn seed mixtures develop into thick, lush coverings which typically require less <br /> mowing and watering than normal lawns, rare fertilizer application and even less need for weed <br /> I <br /> at~d pesticide chemicals. These chemicals often runoff into the stormwater drainage system <br /> I <br /> i were they flow, untreated, into local waterways and can affect drinking water sources, fish and <br /> wildlife. <br /> The eco-lawn site will be near the existing compost demonstration site and will include <br /> <br /> I <br /> educational signage on the benefits of eco-lawns and maintenance tips. On-site demonstrations <br /> of both composting and eco-lawns will be part of the City's continuing efforts to encourage <br /> I <br /> ~ waste reduction and reduce pollution runoff. <br /> The event. is free and open to the public. Participants should wear heavy shoes and bring <br /> gloves. For more information, call Alex Cuyler, Recycling and Solid Waste Specialist at 682- <br /> 61830. <br /> i Works • Arlministratinn • City of Funene • A58 Pearl • Euaene: OR 97401-2727 • Phone' (5411 682-5262 • FAX (5411 682-6826 <br /> <br />