Metro Waterways

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the citiesof Eugene and Springfield, Eugene Water & Electric Board, and Lane County, is conducting a multi-year study for identifying and evaluating problem areas and opportunities related to the function and health of our local waterways.The study will examine issues related to flood protection and drainage management, conservation of wildlife and aquatic habitat, water quality, open spaces, and recreational and educational opportunities.

The eventual goal of the study is to identify and select specific enhancement projects designed to fix problems and improve overall conditions of our waterways. Because the scope for this type of study is defined by drainage basin boundaries, the study area includes the greater metropolitan region of Eugene and Springfield.

The first phase of the study has focused on the Amazon Creek watershed in the Eugene area and the Cedar Creek watershed in the Springfield area and is nearing completion.

Draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment
Report Cover This draft report was completed in December 2007 and includes an examination of the range of practicable alternatives for meeting the study purpose of multi-objective enhancement for the Amazon Creek and Cedar Creek planning areas. The preferred alternative is an incrementally justified and cost-effective approach, which meets local sponsor objectives and demonstrates a federal interest.

Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment ( PDF)*

Appendix A: Waterway Assessments - Cedar Creek Priority Planning Area ( PDF)*
Appendix B: Waterway Assessments - Amazon Creek Priority Planning Area ( PDF)*
Appendix C: Without-Project Conditions Report ( PDF)*
Appendix D: Citizen Involvement Summary Report - 2005 ( PDF)*
Appendix E: Citizen Involvement Summary - 2006 ( PDF)*
Appendix F: Metropolitan Waterways Project - Section 905(b) Analysis ( Microsoft Word)
Appendix G: Metro Waterways Study - Tool Box of Solutions ( PDF)*
Appendix H: Amazon Creek Planning Area Enhancement Alternatives ( PDF)*
Appendix I: Cedar Creek Planning Area Enhancement Alternatives ( PDF)*

January 2005 Fact Sheet (959 kb PDF)*

Summary of Previous Public Outreach Efforts
A total of two public outreach events, or public workshops have been held in support of the study:

Outreach event one was held on January 19, 2005 in Springfield and January 20, 2005 in Eugene and focused on introducing the public to the study and to the priority planning corridors as well as seeking feedback on the project scope, issues, and opportunities. The two workshops had a similar format that included a PowerPoint presentation and a question and answer period. Each workshop focused on a specific planning corridor (Cedar Creek and Amazon Creek). A total of 122 participants attended these two workshops.

Citizen Involvement Summary Report - November 2005 (4.08 Mb PDF)*
Outreach event two was held on February 15, 2006 in Eugene with an Amazon Creek focus and February 16, 2006 in Springfield with a Cedar Creek focus. These workshops included a presentation on the key findings from the Without-project Conditions Report and developing guiding principles to be used for the development of the enhancement alternatives. A total of 65 participants attended these two workshops.

Citizen Involvement Summary - February 2006 (31kb PDF)*

Outreach event three was held on February 27, 2008 in Eugene with an Amazon Creek focus and February 28, 2008 in Springfield with a Cedar Creek focus. These workshops included a presentation on proposed waterway enhancements. A total of 85 participants attended these two workshops.

Citizen Involvement Summary - February 2008 (42kb PDF)*