it is not pessible te, <br />fe to crrcrrzic~.$13 er-al Re- re 6f this I Plan, <br />a ately ` epiet the !'!r rmLr_ltg 1r, d nl n1~~~1$~ r es within the b ran r yi:1-a <br />1 <br />pl etely site n eifis- fasWon or to .~niew axAn n of ~fi tH f e-~koaeqt~tie he Green way <br />uv Yr a.uvuu 1f.tLLiLV <br />boundaries, as adopted by the three jurisdictions, have been digitized in the Regional Land <br />Information Database (RLID) and are shown in n f rm ^m-tt-ate as possible as an ove_rlay on <br />the ;l;r„ .v ap Hanna Plan Ddiagram, S;peeife beun'r,ry designations, Ffuture <br />acquisition areas; and uses allowed within the Greenway remain the primary responsibility of the <br />local jurisdictions. This element, however, provides the basis for a coordinated effort by Eugene, <br />Springfield, and Lane County. <br />The statewide Greenway goal specifically applies to the Willamette River. In the Eugene- <br />Springfield area, portions of the McKenzie River share equal importance as a natural resource <br />worthy of conservation and protection. Additionally, the metropolitan network of waterways and <br />associated creeks and drainageways are important features in the metropolitan area, with <br />potential as part of an areawide waterways system. For that reason, while this element must <br />specifically cover the Willamette River Greenway, it is important to consider the McKenzie <br />River, where it is situated within the area of the Metro Plan and the inland system of waterway <br />corridors connecting various parts of Springfield, Eugene, and Lane County to one another. <br />Goal <br />To protect, conserve, and enhance the i1atural, scenic environmental and economic-qualities of <br />river and waterwav corridors. <br />Findings, Objectives, and Policies <br />Findings <br />I . The Willamette and McKenzie Rivers are recognized as valuable natural assets to the <br />entire community. <br />2. In addition to the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers, a number of waterways are important <br />environmental features in the metropolitan area. These include, for example, the <br />Springfield Millrace, Amazon Creek, Fern Ridge Reservoir, and the Eugene Millrace. <br />3. Recently, the community has begun to realize the potential of inland waterway corridors <br />to contribute to the livability of the area. <br />4. In addition to its significance to agriculture, flood control, and fish and wildlife, Fern <br />Ridge Reservoir continues to grow in importance as a recreational water facility.. <br />5. Statewide Planning Goal 15 mandates local governments to establish the Greenway <br />boundaries, allowed uses within the Greenway and potential acquisition areas. <br />III-D-2 <br />Laurel Ridge Record (Z 15-5) Page 199 <br />