<br /> 04/18/02 THU 11: 2 FAX 541 682 4882 CITY EUG PWMAINT PW ADMIN ~ 001 <br /> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ <br /> April 18, 20 2 <br /> CON TACT: <br /> • L xn~i B Idwin, City of Eugc3ne Stream Team, 682-4850 (office), 9i 3-1292 (cell phone for <br /> day c ~f e~ en only and not for rE~lease) <br /> • T ~E~rc:se M. Picado, public information specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814 <br /> FOR INIf11El IATE RELEASE <br /> ~ :OMMUNITY GROUP DOES SPRING CLEANING AT DELTA PONDS <br /> Tlie downtown Lions Club is holding their annual spring clean-up of Delta Ponds this <br /> ~ Satw d~iy. A aril 20. A bird walk will be led by Steve Gordon, local bird expert, at 8:30 a.m., <br /> folloH eci Icy r work party from 10 a.m. to neon. The public is invited to participate in both <br /> activi ies. <br /> ~ 'Tlre ;ascade Canoe Clcab will pick up litter from the islands while other groups focus on <br /> remo~ ~ir;g bl. ~ckberries and litter from the trail and the parking area. <br /> 'Tlie I ?roject is part of they City of Eugene Stream Team program that facilitates adoptions <br /> of Cit i wE~tla ids and waterways by local community groups. The Downtown Lions Club has <br /> adoplscl zinc is responsible for maintaining and restoring the trail through the ponds on the east <br /> side c f Gcxx pasture Island Road. <br /> 3r~ac <s, gloves and tool;~ will be provided. Delta Ponds is just north of the Valley River <br /> Cente r or G ~odpasture Island F2oad. Park on Alexander Loop and walk back tv the trail/viewing <br /> platfo m.. F r more information, ca11682-4850. <br /> i <br /> i <br /> <br />