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.:~dp M:o:'.,r <br /> M <br /> Water Quality Cmhrovctncnts <br /> <br /> • Conswctcd wetlands and wctlancl improvun~;nts will f~c uud:+. hio!~~~~i~al I~iit~.r: t<~ r~•n~,wc; suiiments. <br /> certain nuu~ients, an<! utli~r water pollutants from the drtina~~cwayi iii ~~~c:~t 1u~~~:ii~~.. lip ~iritic; instancCti, <br /> wetlands will lx; enhanced by providing more water to sites. "I'he result will lx: Cleaner surface waters, <br /> improved aquatic Habitats, and a more pleasant water-oriented experience for those .vito live, wort: and <br /> visit west Eugene. While these wetlands may have multiple values, they will be managed for their. <br /> primary use- stormwater treatment_ A separate study 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 Mood Control <br /> By wideningchannels, protecting existing wetlands and creating new wetland`, additional flood storage <br /> capacity can be added in west Eugene. 'ilte widened channel bottoms will allc?w the low flrnv channels <br /> to meander among wetlands and for the recstablishmcnt of stream h;rnk habitat. 'I"his wil! reduce <br /> downstream impacts of storm runoff originating in the urban area. 'i~hcse flood stont~~c improvements <br /> Can often provide nu:ltihle hc:aefits, such as wildlife habitat anti recreaii~~n. \t~id<~nin,, luojects \vill be <br /> desi~~ned to protc;ct anti enhance adjacent wetlands. <br /> Improved Plant and Animal Habitats <br /> Within the managed wetland system, rare plants will be protected. Experimentation on ways 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 \vill be protected through creation of a <br /> wetland prairie reserve. 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. Tl~~e 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 greemvay corridor Concept also achieves this <br /> purpose. <br /> li~.ecreation, I;duc~ttion, and Research <br /> Planned trails, bikeways, wildlife observation points and cleaner water \vithin a diverse system of <br /> •\vetland types wilt provide numerous opportunities for public enjoyment of west Eugene environments. <br /> The wetland environment in west Eugene will become a favorite place to recreate and learn particularly <br /> when utilized by eletnentary,secondary and higher learning institutions in the community. 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 natural areas, including wetlands and the native American and <br /> early \vhite settlement of the southern Willamette Valley, will be explored. Such a center might serve <br /> educational, recreational, and research needs. ' <br /> ['age ~ - Al~pcndix A <br /> MOA For \Vcst I~ugcnc \1'citands Mitigation Ranking Program <br /> <br />