EUGENE, Ore. — The city council is discussing ways to keep harmful pesticide usage in parks to a minimum. The council reviewed its integrated pest management program. The city currently has eight parks that are pesticide free, but sprays some parks to help get rid of invasive species. “It’s had no unsustainable impact on us, … Continue reading »
Residents Challenge Proposed Ordinances
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene residents called proposed fees to the city’s stormwater system a deception and they don’t want anything to do with it. The City Manager presented the option at the end of last year to help balance the $6 million gap in the budget. While, it could provide the city about $4.5 million … Continue reading »
Volunteers Clean Up Hendricks Park
EUGENE, Ore. — Volunteers cared for Hendricks Park Monday morning. The efforts there were part of the president’s nationwide initiative to serve the community. Volunteers helped clean and maintain trails and remove invasive species. Project coordinators say events like this help keep Eugene green and beautiful. “There are these opportunities and there are these things … Continue reading »
