Updated January 29, 2011
Safety Alert!!!
We have had minor thefts in the neighborhood of bicycles and even a Buddha (bad karma) One resident reported a couple of guys--they felt young--20's maybe. One had a big backpack that looked like they were coming from the park area around 3:00 AM. It is vital to be vigilant and look out for anything suspicious.
We continue to hear of thefts – during the daylight while residents are home elsewhere in lower Laurel Valley. We have heard of catalytic converters being stripped from parked cars along lower Riverview. Thefts have occurred in other neighborhoods while residents are working in the yard and their garage doors open. There have also been some car break-ins. reported in the lower Laurel Valley neighborhood. Police reports have been filed.
Residents are cautioned to lock doors, vehicles, and garages and be alert for suspicious activity in our neighborhood. Remind your neighbors to do the same. Let your neighbors know if you plan to be away so you can keep an eye on each others’ houses. To report suspicious activity or a property theft, contact:
The police non-emergency number. That number is 541 682-5111 Press 1 at every option.
You may also contact: Detective Johann Schneider
Eugene Police Property Crimes Unit
777 Pearl St. Room 107
Eugene, Oregon 97401
541-682-5843
Johann.Schneider@ci.eugene.or.us
If your incident is an emergency, call 911.
If the incident is not an emergency call 541 682-5111. Press 1 at every option. |
Safety First
Residents are urged to observe traffic signs. In particular the stop sign at the bottom of Riverview and Floral Hill Drive and the Yield sign at Riverview and Hendricks Hill Drive. We have had some close calls!! Also remember the speed limit is 15 mph at all times within our community!!
City South Ridgline Habitat Study
Inventory shows area surrounding our neighborhood has high weighted habitat rating
The Eugene City Council has asked City staff to begin work on a study of potentially important plant and wildlife habitat areas along Eugene's South Ridgeline. The study, called the South Ridgeline Habitat Study (SRHS), will evaluate approximately 2,700 acres near the ridgeline of the South Hills to determine where important upland habitat (versus stream and wetland habitat) areas exist. The inventory phase of the SRHS involved collection of field data by wildlife scientists and botanists. Their work resulted in an inventory and map of native plant communities, such as oak savanna, potential habitats for rare plants, such as the threatened wayside aster, and potential habitat for state-designated sensitive wildlife species 
, such as the red-legged frog. This inventory will be the basis of future recommendations on possible protection measures or conservation incentive programs for important south ridgeline habitats.
Since the ridgline study incorporates areas within and surrounding our community we learned that the area surrounding our PUD contains some of the highest value ridgeline habitat within the study area. To get further information go to the City's SRHS website at http://www.eugenenr.org/default.htm