EXHIBIT R Page 104 <br />o+n +h° + o nl±}n seale and general nature of this <br />aeeufatel A ep + +1. ( ° "p'-ay-beun, to show all-a}16 5enr within the beundza=y' <br />The Greenway <br />boundaries, as adopted by the three jurisdictions, ha_v_e been_dgitizein the_Re __onal.._Land <br />Information Database (RLID) and are shown in a fffm as an^ 'r a --n°n'~,' as an ov_erla on <br />- he-Plan D_diagram. Speei€ie be-11 r-y esOf Future <br />the awdliafy map aeeempanying 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 natural scenic environmental and economic qualities of <br />river and.. waterway corrdors._ <br />Findings, Objectives, and Policies <br />Findings <br />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 />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 />LI Ridge Record (Z 15-5) Page 423 <br />