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`~F~ ~ t~.~~n!c <br /> ~ ~ ~ ~ <br /> A <br /> i <br /> August 13, 199 <br /> CONTACT: colt Duckett, Eugene Wetland Manager, 682-6842 <br /> ;From Eugene P blic Works Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> 'FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> TWO HODS S `RECYCLED' AS PART OF AMAZON CREEK WETLAND PROJECT <br /> Two ho ses on Greenhill Road between West 11 Avenue and Royal Avenue will serve a <br /> variety of use 1 purposes before they are removed as part of the Lower Amazon Creek wetland <br /> restoration prof ct. The land on which the two houses are located is slated to be converted to a <br /> public overloo and parking area as part of the 400-acre project, which is being done by the City <br /> of Eugene in c operation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other wetland partners to <br /> Ii <br /> restore floodpl ins, provide a more natural stream configuration, and enhance the habitat for <br /> ' native species. <br /> A Eug e Police "SWAT" team already has used the houses for a training exercise. <br /> BRING Recyc ing has a contract to salvage plumbing and other interior building materials for its <br /> <br /> I "Reuse Wareh use" on Franklin Boulevard. When the salvage work has been completed, the <br /> Eugene Fire D partment will use the houses in a controlled "burn to learn" training exercise. <br /> The fir t phase of the overlook construction is scheduled to be completed this year, with <br /> additional imp ovements including interpretive signage and a short wetlands trail to be added as <br /> funding beco es available. <br /> bltc Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 687-5262 • FAX: (541) 683-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />