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Nal all llae inzptxcls sztlzzzzzaz'zed in_t12is yyt~mo arse the_respunsibilily-vf the--University of Oregon. - <br /> Tyie City_of <br /> Eugene, the Science Factory,.. and Emerald-Valley BMX are also responsible for ome <br /> mitigation measures. Impacts and recommendations are organized by responsible party. <br /> LITTER AND TRASH <br /> The placement of additional trash receptacles and post game clean-up efforts have been <br /> successful at reducing the level of litter in the park from previous years. Additionally, trash <br /> receptacles are emptied during the game and recycling stations have been added to University <br /> parking areas. All of these actions have further improved the impacts of trash on the park, <br /> however certain amounts of litter remain. Although post-game monitoring was conducted after <br /> the regularly scheduled park clean-up by area youth crews, game related trash and litter was <br /> observed during each monitoring effort. The individual's performing park monitoring pickup <br /> litter from various areas within the park. Mitigation of these impacts is a medium priority and <br /> should be in place prior to the 2003 football season. <br /> 1. Main corridor path between the Autzen footbridge over the Willamette and Autzen <br /> stadium. This is the area of the park that receives the most pre and post-game pedestrian <br /> traffic. In particular, significant amounts ofgame-related trash were found along the river, up <br /> and down stream of the Autzen footbridge. <br /> 2. Nature trails east of main path. Informal, unpaved paths spur off of the main path to <br /> Autzen stadium.. These paths go through areas that are recognized as high quality habitat <br /> given the diversity of intact native vegetation. Although smaller amounts of trash are found <br /> along these trails, residual traces do exist and are problematic given the sensitive nature of <br /> the area. <br /> 3. Lots 8 and 9. Less trash was observed in lots 8 and 9 from last year although reports of trash <br /> were still noted in lot 9 and around the berm. <br /> Recommendation: The City of Eugene will work with collection crews to improve upon <br /> existing work. While current collection efforts have been successful at cleaning up a great <br /> majority of trash, there is still room for improvement. This involves a more thorough <br /> cleaning along the river, along the nature trail spurs, and in Lots 8 and 9. <br /> 4. Souvenir give-a-ways. An improvement was noted in the amount of plastic litter debris <br /> from souvenir give-a-ways. <br /> Recommendation: The University of Oregon will continue with efforts to use bio- <br /> degradable souvenirs, recycling and collection boxes at stadium exits, or enhanced clean-up <br /> following games when souvenirs are given away. <br /> <br /> ABP Monitoring- 2002 Season Summary Page 2 <br /> <br />