Draft | December 1, 2023 34 <br /> <br />Goal 9: Make the Willamette River a vital, healthy, and accessible part of the neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Policy Action Feasibility Timeframe Cost <br />Implemented <br />By <br />A: Code <br />Amendment <br />B: Program/Project <br />C: Community <br />Partnership <br />Related to <br />Existing <br />Plan/Project <br />9.1 Safe and Convenient Access: Provide safe and convenient access to the riverbank park system for people walking, biking, and using mobility devices. <br />9.2 Stewardship of <br />the Willamette <br />River Ecosystem: <br />Work with the <br />community and <br />non-profit <br />organizations to <br />balance <br />preservation and <br />access to the river. <br />9.2.1 Evaluate long-range plans for the <br />Willamette River (including Lane County <br />and the McKenzie River Trust and <br />Willamette River Keeper), determine <br />goals consistent with the Neighborhood <br />Plan, and partner to implement common <br />goals. (also see 7.3.1) <br />Difficult Long $$$$ City <br />County <br />Community <br />Non-profits <br />B, C <br />9.2.2 Support efforts to maintain the <br />Greenway as a riparian area and wildlife <br />corridor, identify the high value areas <br />for ecosystem management, and work <br />to enlarge the Water Resources <br />Conservation areas to enhance high <br />value areas. <br />Difficult Long $$$$ City <br />County <br />Community <br />Non-profits <br />A – Group 3, B, C <br /> <br />9.2.3 Work with relevant stakeholders to <br />transfer ownership or easement to City <br />of Eugene and/or Lane County for short <br />term multi-use path extension along the <br />Willamette River in River Road and <br />Santa Clara and long-term eventual <br />park/natural area possibility. <br />Difficult Long $$$$ City <br />County <br />B