Q~] <br /> ` ~ .DEPARTMENT OF <br /> I OREGON <br /> i ~ FISH AND <br /> _ WILDLIFE <br /> F~iiN'11Ni• <br /> • . September 5, 2001 <br /> SPRINGFIELD <br /> _ DISTRICT OFFICE <br /> Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife <br /> <br /> i 2501 SW First Ave:, P.O. Box S9 <br /> Portland, :Oregon 97207 ~ ~ ' <br /> To Whom i~ May Concern, ~ _ • <br /> . , <br /> The Oregori department of Fish and Wildlife, Springfield District Off ce, supports the City of <br /> ' . ~a$'~ill.be made~a~ailable to rovide <br /> ene s resto~atiaii efforts in East.:Alioh H~cer Park. ~ p <br /> E _ <br /> consultation on the development of a planting plan and management strategy for the park. <br /> East Alton Baker. Park provides valuable urban habitat for~tioth wildlife and fish species, including <br /> Sprung Chinook Salmon, the Western Pond Turtle,'lfie Western Meadowlark and posszbly the <br /> Tflwnsend's Big.-Eared Bat:' The development of a planting plan and management strategy will <br /> help to ensure that the habitats of these and other species remain preserved and enhanced. <br /> ' Sincerely; <br /> 1 ` <br /> William Castillo <br /> • Wildlife Biologist ~ ~ _ <br /> . ~ South Willamette District <br /> . ` ~ . , <br /> -~~~iller--.. <br /> FishBiologist . - • <br /> South Willamette District <br /> • ~ ~ <br /> • •....9 <br /> 3150 East Main Street <br /> Springfield, OR 97478 <br /> • (541) 726-3515 <br /> • ~e x lSd~ 1 72Fi-2505 <br /> <br />