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SUCCESS! ...but we're not done yet!
Thanks to your incredible support and persistent pressure, the Eugene City Council has withdrawn the zoning decision for the Trainsong biofuel transfer station! This is a huge win for our community and proof that when we raise our voices together, the City Council listens. While the fight isn't over yet, this victory shows we’re on the path to protecting Trainsong from this hazardous project.
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URGENT! ACTION ALERT!
We must continue to Stand Up to stop the USD fuel transfer facility in Trainsong!
The good news is the City of Eugene listened to YOUR community advocacy and took the right step to withdraw its approval of the zoning verification for the proposed biofuel transfer station! This is a major victory for the community’s right to be consulted and involved before large polluting corporations get approval to build a facility in our community!
Where are we Now?
The City has until January 16th to make their final decision about whether to re-approve, modify or reject their original decision to greenlight this fuel transfer project. Now is the time City officials and staff need to hear from all of us that the final outcome must be a rejection of this dangerous proposal.
We must not let a Texas-based fossil fuel conglomerate take advantage of our vulnerable neighborhoods. Despite selling their biofuels projects as green and sustainable, the history of the USD Group is moving crude oil, tar sands and bitumen from Canada to U.S. ports.
NEXT STEP:
We need YOU to keep raising the issue to the City Council. Contact your city councilor and urge them to protect Trainsong and River Road neighbors from further pollution and safety risks. Raise your voice, flood their inboxes, and make it clear the City must reject USD’s application to build a massive facility in Eugene!
Here's how you can take action:
Email your own City Councilor, and cc mayorcouncilandcitymanager@eugene-or.gov, and ask for their prompt attention and action on this issue. Use our messaging below to help craft your email.
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NOTE: When communicating with the Mayor and City Councilors, please be polite and include your ward number or address in your communication.
Need help crafting language for your communications? See our sample letter to help you craft your emails!
FALL 2024 UPDATE
The City of Eugene is holding public meetings to share the latest design for the Golden Gardens Park Sports Complex and Neighborhood Park. The public is asked to give input on the latest design for the 223-acre park and sports complex which includes 14 sports fields, a 124-acre natural area with protections for turtles and native species, a trail system and a 12-acre neighborhood park. Community concerns include inadequate protection for Western Pond Turtle, plastic grass/artificial turf playing fields, sports field lighting, and over 700 paved parking spaces, deterioration of wetland ecosystems and water quality.
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT GOLDEN GARDENS TODAY!
Here are a few ways you can get involved:
1) Join us for one of the upcoming meetings and make your voice heard. Public input can significantly improve the proposed design. Tell City Parks and Open Space to protect our communities from overuse of Eugene’s unique natural ecosystems, to protect wildlife and keep plastic grass/artificial turf out of our public parks and playing fields.
Sign up to attend one of the upcoming community meetings:
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 Virtual Public Meeting
12 - 1 PM, via Zoom:
REGISTER (required)
2) Write to Eugene Parks & Open Space representatives on the Golden Gardens Committee
Mark A Kosmos: mkosmos@eugene-or.gov
Carolyn J Burke: cburke@eugene-or.gov
See the talking points (below) to help craft your message.
NOTE: When communicating with the City of Eugene officials, please be polite and include your Eugene address in your communication.
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