Upon the completion of the Fern Ridge Dam, a diversion canal was constructed to connect the creek with Fern Ridge Reservoir, as a means of controlling floodwaters in the area. Amazon Creek's headwaters are located in Eugene's Southeast hills near Spencer Butte. The stream then travels north to 18th Avenue, then turns west around High Street and continues into the diversion canal and into Fern Ridge Reservoir. The creek continues to the Long Tom River.
... Weather Service warning that excessive runoff could lead to flooding in rivers, creeks and urban areas with poor drainage ... 11th Avenue, primarily between Chambers and Oak Patch, along the AmazonCreek.
The Eugene Parks VolunteerProgram and Eugene MetroRotary will host their annual spring cleanup event at AmazonCreek on Saturday, March 22 from 9-11 a.m., continuing the Rotary's tradition of stewardship of this area that began over a decade ago.
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