<br />JANISCH Amy C <br />From:Thomas Baxter <tssimbax@yahoo.com> <br />Sent:Wednesday, October 02, 2013 3:51 AM <br />To:TAYLOR Becky G <br />Subject:Oakleigh Meadows <br /> Hello, We are writing to you about the planned development of green space right next to the Willamette <br />River, called Oakleigh Meadows. We are opposed to such a plan because it will create a precedent that will <br />forever change OUR river's ecosystem and creates a condition where all green areas along the Wiillamette River <br />will be exploited and destroyed. The point-source pollution entering the Willamette River has long been a <br />problem since the people of Portland were forced to change their source of drinking water as people were <br />getting sick and literally dying from drinking it. The Bull Run Reservoir was created because of the pollution in <br />the Willamette River! This problem still exists today and is in fact much more polluted than it was 100 years <br />ago! Destroying the green areas along the rivers riparian and adjacent green lands will cause more pollution. <br /> For those whom first arrive to the City of Eugene, it is a place of healing energy. Of streets lined with <br />nice large green trees and a beautiful river that flows through it. But, a closer look and one realizes that things <br />on the surface are not what they aappear to be. Toxic run-off from our paved streets and parking lots flow right <br />into the river. Tons of herbicides, fungicides etc. are dumped on the ground annually and flow right into the <br />river. Fish are unsafe to eat! The developement of the Oakleigh Meadows lands is another chink in the <br />protective armor that is stripped away from this once mighty river. Each time we alow for greed to exist and <br />allow money to win the day, we loose something that is dear to us all. Something fragile and sensitive. Years <br />from now, this decision will have a great impact on our water quality. Please do not allow the destruction of our <br />green areas along the Willamette River! <br /> Sincerely, Thomas William Baxter <br /> Sherrie Annette Sims <br /> 82535 Lost Creek Road <br /> Dexter, OR 97431 <br />1 <br />