Workshop No. 5 marks the culmination of a series of workshops aimed at involving the pubic in the preparation phase of the West Eugene Wetlands Special Area Study (WEWSAS). Previous workshops served multiple objectives, including: public education (what is a wetland? why are they important? what are existing federal and state wetland law? what about future urban development needs? and why undertake this study?), assisting in setting Goals and Objectives for the study, describing the type of wetland system desired, and providing reaction to alternative wetland scenarios.

The purpose of this workshop is to present to the public the preliminary staff recommendations on the overall concept for WEWSAS and on which wetland sites to protect and develop. As usual, a major part of the workshop is to receive public comment and response to the recommendations. Various techniques will be used to receive public input, including bean jar survey, a questionnaire/survey and maps provided for comments on specific locations and parcels.

The attached packet contains maps that identify the recommendations by wetland site number, tables that identify the amount of acres to be protected and developed by wetland type and Metro Plan designation, and a questionnaire/survey for public comment (please return by June 15, 1990). Other material will be available at the workshop for public review and consultation, including the report prepared by Scientific Resources Incorporated (SRI) which identifies the location and relative values of wetland resources in west Eugene; soil, flood, public infrastructure, wildlife habitat ratings and Metro Plan Land Use Designations.

The results of the workshop will be compiled and made available for public review, probably in late June, 1990. Where appropriate, adjustments will be made to the staff recommendations and, in late summer, 1990, the WEWSAS will be release for formal public review and comment.

We look forward to your continued involvement in the WEWSAS. With any questions please contact either Steve Gordon or Tim Bingham, Lane Council of Governments, 687-4283.

Sincerely,

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Steve Gordon