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.1/1 /04 FRI 13:0 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN f~j001 <br /> u ~ <br /> Par s end <br /> . O e Spade NEVUS R E L~ A <br /> p <br /> iCeugenb,o~.us/paHcs ` <br /> N vember 19, 20 <br /> C NTACT: <br /> • Therese Pica o, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814/682-4800 <br /> ¦ Loma Baldwin Stream Team Coordinator, 682-4850, 913-1292 (cell.phone) <br /> ¦ Casey Doolin, presidlent, Chi Psi Fratemity, 912-5396 <br /> F R IMMEDIAT RELEASE <br /> <br /> ' UO Sor rity and Fraternity Members to Enhance Riverbank near Autzen Footbridge <br /> Members rom a iUniversity of Oregon (UO) fraternity and sorority are teaming up to give back to <br /> t it community fore heading home for Thanksgiving vacation later in the week. This Sunday, November <br /> 2 ,from 10 a.m. 0 1 p.m., the UO students will help Eugene Stream Team enhance a stretch of riverbank <br /> a ong the Willa tte River near Autzen Footbridge by grubbing out blackberries and planting riparian <br /> s ces from the rogrann's volunteer-run Native Plant Nursery. The Greeks will build on the efforts <br /> i vested by othe UO student groups in this area, heavily trafficked and used for recreational activities by <br /> O students. <br /> "Our frat ity had such a great time working with Stream Team previously that we talked to the <br /> rority across t e millrace from us and asked if they'd like to volunteer with us," says Casey Doolin, <br /> resident of the hi Psi Fraternity. He is expecting a large turn-out--close to 40-50 students. <br /> The site f Sunday's project is just downstream from the Autzen Footbridge next to the soccer fields. <br /> Dols, gloves an snacks will be provided. Stream Team provides the opportunity for people to do hands- <br /> n environment 1 work, restoring and caring for the city's waterways and natural areas. For more <br /> i formation abo this acrd other upcoming projects and trainings, cats 682-4850. <br /> <br />