<br />We applaud the University of Oregon for its desire to create a 200 ft setback from the top of the river <br />bank. This will help protect the ecological integrity of the Willamette River floodplain in this area, while <br />providing to the maximum extent possible, open space, or vegetation between active areas and the <br />Willamette river; protection and enhancement of the natural vegetative fringe along the river; and <br />necessary and adequate public access to and along the river. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />Michelle Emmons <br />Willamette Riverkeeper South Valley Advocate <br />454 Willamette Street <br />Eugene, OR 97402 <br />541.913.4318 <br />michelle@willametteriverkeeper.org <br /> <br /> <br />