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University of Oregon North Campus Conditional Use Permit Project Riparian Assessment and Management Report and various native frogs (Rana sp., Bufo sp.), though none were observed during the site visit. Fish and wildlife habitat in the Millrace Slough within the PSA appears to be of lower quality due to the extensive English ivy infestation, degraded flow regime of the slough, and degraded streambank morphology. However, it is expected that some of the specific habitat functions for species listed above are marginally provided along the Millrace Slough part of the PSA. 5.0RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Riparian management recommendations are directed towards the City’s Goal 5 Water Resource Conservation Setback (Setback). The Setback protects significant riparian areas, wetlands, and other water-related wildlife habitat areas through a buffer from both the OHWM (120-foot setback for the Willamette River, 50-foot setback for the Millrace Slough) and the TOHB (100-foot setback for the Willamette River, 40-foot setback for the Millrace Slough) (EC 9.4920 \[1\]c1&c2). The following are the primary management recommendations for areas within the Setback shown on Figure 8 in Appendix A. The City’s Water Resources Overlay Zone code for permitted and prohibited uses and exceptions provides the basis for many of these recommendations (EC 9.4930). However, applying these recommendations to upland areas within the PSA would also contribute to enhanced riparian function and value. Protect Water Quality: Remove refuse and encampments to diminish the spread of invasive species, promote bank o stability, and diminish safety issues. Prohibit storage of hazardous or toxic material and the storage of wood, other building material, o vehicles, or machinery. Remove any fill found to be in violation of local, state, or federal regulations by a regulatory o agency. Remove invasive/non-native species to promote the establishment of native species and to o reduce the need for the application of herbicides as a means for invasive/non-native species reduction. A list of non-native, invasive plant species known or likely to occur within the Eugene Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) is included in Appendix D (City of Eugene, 2003). Replace any significant non-native or invasive trees removed within 25 feet of the OHWM within o six months with native tree(s) that will grow to similar size, height, and canopy as the one being removed. Monitor for invasive species, as this can lead to early detection and minimize further spread of o invasive species. As a result, control of is more affordable and efficient. Prohibit pesticide and fertilizer application within the Setback. o Provide signage and pet waste bags to prevent unnecessary chemical drainage into the o waterways. Develop and implement a Pollution Control Plan (PCP) to prevent impacts to water quality. o Revegetation and Habitat Enhancement: A restoration landscape plan should be developed to preserve and enhance the native habitat o within the Millrace Slough and Willamette River riparian zones. The plan should include long-term strategies for landscape preservation, restoration, and enhancement along the project corridor. Revegetate the riparian corridor using native species well adapted to the microclimates of the o Millrace Slough and Willamette River. A list of native plant species for sites at or below 500 feet in elevation within the Eugene UGB is included in Appendix D (City of Eugene, 2003). In addition, Johnson et. al., 2010 provides a list of native plant species recommended for the adjacent riparian page 12