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~ .gyp <br /> - Water Quality Imhrvvcments <br /> Conswctcd wetlands and wetl~+nd improvements will hc; used;+s hio!cis_iral I~iitr.rx tc+ r~:nntvesediments, <br /> ' certain nuu'icnts, aiad cttl+~l- water pollutants i'rom the drtina~~cwa;~s i+i ~~`e:~t I~u,,c:n~:. I+~ song instances, <br /> wetlands will be i:nhance:d by providing more water to sites. "I-he resul[ will lx: cleaner surface waters, <br /> improved aquatic habitats, and a more pleasant water-oriented experience for those wito live, work and <br /> visit west Eugene. While these wetlands may have multiple values, they will be managed for their. <br /> primary use- stormwater treatment_ A separatestudy is being conducted by the City of Eugene to~address <br /> further water quality improvement techniques, including reducing sources of water. pollution that enter <br /> the storm sewer system. . <br /> Improved T{food Control <br /> . By wideningdtannels,protecting existinbwetlands and creating new u-etlands, additional flood storage <br /> capacity can be added in west Eugene. 'I1te widened channel bottoms will allow the low flow channels <br /> to meander among wetlands and for the reestablishment of stream h:utk habitat. 'lhis, wil! reduce <br /> downstream impacts of storm runoff originating in.the urban area. 'ilusc flood stort~~c improvements <br /> can often provide +iu;ltipl~~ lx:;tefits, such as wildlife habitat and r~cre~ati<tn. \Vici<~ni~+,~ ltrojcrts will be <br /> designed to protect and enliancc adjacent wetlands. <br /> . Improved Plant and Animal Habitats <br /> Within the managed wetland system, rare plants will be protected. Experimentation onways to increase <br /> populations of rare plants will occur through scientific research and demonstration projects. Also, the <br /> ~ unique Willamette Valley prairie grassland plant community will be protected through creation of a <br /> wetland.prairierwerve. By protecting and restoring a variety of wetland types, and by buffering natural <br /> • areas from the impacts of nearby development, a diversity of habitats will be created;. that diversity will <br /> benefit wildlife. The greenway corridor concept also benefits wildlife. Expanding existing natural <br /> systems and restoring habitat in areas that have been damaged by human activities insures better survival <br /> of wildlife and wildlife viewing opportunities. The greenway corridor concept also achieves this <br /> purpose. <br /> .Recreation, I;duc~tion, and Research ~ . <br /> Planned trails, bikeways, wildlife observation points and cleaner.-water within a diverse system of <br /> . •wetland types will provide numerous opportunities for public en <br /> joyment of west Eugene environments. <br /> The wetland environment in west Eugene will become a favorite place to recreate and learn particularly <br /> <br /> ` when utilized by elementary,secondary and higher learning institutions in thecommunity. Located near <br /> the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Lane Community College, and other federal research <br /> laboratories, west Eugene will be the subject of further study over the coming decades. The possibility <br /> of a nature center devoted~to west Eugene natut`al areas, including wetlands and the native American and <br /> early white settlement of the southern Willamette Valley, will be explored. Such a center might serve <br /> educational, recreational, -and .research needs. ' <br /> - <br /> '~v: <br /> ['age ~ - Appcndia A <br /> ~40A For 1Vcst Eugene \vctl:u~ds Mitigation tlvnt:ing Program - <br /> <br />