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<br /> 10/24/03 FRI 09:41 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN [001 <br /> O IO I i1 <br /> October 24, 003 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> ¦ Lorn Baldwin, Stream Team Coordinator, 682-4850, 913-1292 (cell phone on day of the <br /> even only) <br /> ¦ Ther se Picado, Public Information Specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 480 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> Volun ears Plant Native Vegetation Along Creek at Tugman Park this Saturday <br /> On turday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, Eugene Stream Team volunteers will <br /> plant native lants and seed at the site of the newly enhanced creek at Tugman Park, located <br /> near Hilyard and 36"' Avenue in the westernmost portion of the park. Tools, gloves, snacks, and <br /> work instruc 'ons will be provided. <br /> Und rtaken by Eugene's Public Works Engineering Division with input from area <br /> j neighbors, t e enhancement project lengthened the stream in an effort to reduce flooding and <br /> extend seas nal use of the open play field in the park. The enhanced creek also provides <br /> increased w ter quality and creates the opportunity to enhance habitat and provide on-site <br /> natural reso rce education. <br /> In ad ition to planting native plants, boulders and log material have been added, further <br /> j enhancing a d stabilizing habitat. Stream Team volunteers will provide ongoing monitoring and <br /> planting, as i is anticipated to take two years for the vegetation to fully establish. <br /> For ore information about future volunteer projects at the park, call Stream Team at <br /> 682-4850. <br /> ~ <br /> i <br /> i <br /> <br />