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_ 1 . - l a Background Delta Ponds is a unique pond area owned by the City of Eugene that ¦ Reduce non-native invasive plants and taper the pond banks to borders a small stretch of th;~'~~ilLii Bette River, just downstream from provide maliageable riparian habitat. Va1leyRiver Center. For many,°it is a favorite spot for birdwatching, fishing, and hiking: But it hasri'talwaysbeen that way. In the late 1800's, ReCreatlOn the Delta Ponds area was part of a river flood plain network of side The City of Eugene hasdeveloped a plan for recreation improve- . channels, sloughs, and tributaries that provided a riche habitat well-suited merits in the Delta Ponds area to increase public access to the ponds, for many fish and wildlife species. Over time, flood control management, connect the pond system to the East Bank Bike Path, and provide urbanization, and land use practices changed the river system so that only educational opportunities and wildlife viewing for visitors to the ponds. a few remaining ponds and sloughs offered refuge to fish and wildlife. Some of the recreation improvements will be implemented through the City's partnership project with the Army Corps of Engineers and others Restoration will be undertaken by City staff and volunteers. The City of Eugene is undertaking a habitat restoration project at Delta Ponds in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers and Recreation Improvements other resource agencies. The goals of the project are to reestablish the ¦ Construct parking areas, gravel paths and viewing areas to provide flood plain of the river and improve habitat conditions and diversity recreational access for walking and wildlife viewing. for a wide variety of fish and wildlife species with emphasis on ¦ Install educational interpretive signs. endangered species such as salmon, western pond turtles and red- legged frogs. vlSlble changes from the project ¦ Increased pond water levels and water flow during the winter and Restoration improvements spring. ¦ Connect the ponds to the Willamette River and improve water flow ¦ Decreased pond levels during the summer and early fall which will between the ponds to enhance water quality and improve access for provide food sources for salmon and wildlife year-round. fish and other wildlife control while maintaining ¦ Additional native vegetation around the ponds including cotton- winter flood control. wood, willow and ash trees. ~ w ¦ Improved recreational access, parking, trails and view points. Cross section of For more information about the habitat restoration i _ typical pond improvements, contact Kevin Finney, after restoration Principal Landscape Architect, at 682-5560. ~ ~s ! For more information about the recreation improvements, contact Carolyn Weiss, Landscape Architect, at 682-4914. _ a ~ ~ ~ i ~ i 'i Existing a h Bank - Island Woody Debris 30' Vegetated Pond buffer