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EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN C~ 001 <br /> <br /> 02/1 /04 WED 15:2 FAX 541 682 4882 <br /> ~r i I ~ i <br /> February 18, 004 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> ¦ Therese icado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 4800 <br /> ¦ Lorna Bal win, Stream Team Coordinator, 682-4850, 913-1292 (cell phone on day of the <br /> event onl lorna.J.baldwin(~c.eugene.or.us <br /> FOR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> VOLUNTEE S TO ENHANCE WILLAMETTE RIVER BANK FOR SALMON THIS SATURDAY <br /> Euge a Stream Team invites volunteers to help out Chinook salmon and their aquatic <br /> and terrestria neighbors by enhancing their habitat along the Willamette River this Saturday, <br /> February 21. he project, which is part of an ongoing effort to improve salmon habitat, begins at <br /> noon and will involve planting native trees and shrubs along the north bank of the Willamette <br /> River betwee the Knickerbocker and Autzen footbridges. It is the third salmon habitat <br /> restoration pr ject completed by volunteers in the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park in <br /> the last three years. <br /> Volun ears can access the project by bike right off the north bank trail. Those who are <br /> coming by ca can park in parking lot #9 behind Autzen Stadium off of Leo Harris Parkway and <br /> meet organiz rs at the gate at 11:45 a.m. Stream Team will supply tools, gloves, instruction, <br /> and snacks. ppropriate clothing and boots are recommended. <br /> Strea Team offers volunteers the opportunity to restore, care for and learn more about <br /> the city's wat rways and natural areas. For more information about this and other projects and <br /> trainings, call 682-4850 or a-mail lorna.j.baldwin~ci.euge .onus. <br /> j <br /> i <br /> <br />