Thermo Fisher Scientific, winner of the 2015 Eugene Mayor’s Bold Steps Award, partnered with LTWC to install an innovative stormwater retention pond. At 20,000 square feet, the facility treats runoff from nearly one acre of roof and parking lot surfaces, reducing pollutants from reaching Amazon Creek and providing high wildlife value. Since installation, fox, duck, herons, kill deer, scores of at least 3 different species of dragon and damselflies have been seen in the pond! Thermo Fisher Scientific has caught the Trout Friendly Landscape bug and have since installed 2 additional stormwater facilities, upgraded several other planting areas with low maintenance native species, and have at least 3 additional stormwater phases planned.
Date Implementation Complete: 6.15.14
Funding & Partners: City of Eugene, EPA, Meyer Memorial Trust
Cost: $46,483.00