Instagram story viewer> @cityofeug> Tagged

City Of Eugene Government

@cityofeug

12.8K

followers

126

following

Links to more information ⬇️

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

💧 🎉 That's a wrap on Clean Water University 2026!

Day 3 at Clean Water University was full of hands-on activities and interactive games in the pole barn! Students from Irving, Ridgeview, Guy Lee, Eugene Christian, Awbrey Park, and Prairie Mountain Elementary had to put their knowledge to the test while learning more about clean water and how they can help protect it! 💧🌍

Thank you to all the students, teachers, and volunteers who helped make this year's Clean Water University a success! 👏

#CleanWaterUniversity #MWMC #WaterEducation #CleanWater #EugeneOregon #SpringfieldOregon

12

0

Clean Water University is officially underway! 💧🎓 Students from Willagillespie, Adams, and Thurston Elementary joined volunteers and Wally today at the MWMC treatment plant to get an up-close look at how wastewater is cleaned and learn how to protect our water. Day 2 is in the books!

#CleanWaterUniversity #WaterEducation #CleanWater #MWMC #WastewaterTreatment #ProtectOurWater #EugeneOregon #SpringfieldOregon #Oregon

17

0

💧 We’re at Clean Water University! 🎓

This week, more than 800 fifth-graders from 14 Springfield and Eugene schools are taking part in Clean Water University, hosted by the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission. As part of their STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education, students are learning about water in our area. Through eight hands-on activities and a tour of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, they’re exploring how drinking water gets to their homes, what happens to wastewater after it goes down the drain, and how stormwater works.

To run the activities, Springfield staff are teaming up with water professionals from the City of Eugene, Lane County, Springfield Utility Board, Rainbow Water District, Eugene Water & Electric Board, and other local partners.

We love seeing students light up as they discover how our local water systems work! 💡🎉

For more about Clean Water University, link in comments.

#SpringfieldOR #Stormwater #Wastewater #DrinkingWater #CleanWaterUniversity

28

3

It’s the last few weeks of the Amazon Farmers Market! Stop by and grab your fresh produce and goodies 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays outside Amazon Community Center through the end of October. 🍓🥦🥬

43

0

Join the Active Transportation Committee! Applications due Tuesday, October 27th at 5pm. Apply online at eugene-or.gov/atc

If you’re passionate about walking, biking, rolling, or riding the bus and want to help shape the future of transportation in Eugene, then consider applying for the Active Transportation Committee. This year's ATC cohort will have the unique opportunity to weigh in on the next Transportation System Plan -- an update that only happens every 10 years!

The ATC is a group of 15 community members who advise the City of Eugene’s Transportation Planning Team on projects and programs that help make Eugene safer and more accessible for everyone.

The ATC is an engaged community of transportation supporters. Members bring a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and are united by a shared goal of improving the walking, biking, and bus riding experience in Eugene. Monthly meetings are lively and collaborative, offering opportunities to learn, contribute, and connect with others who care about transportation safety and innovation. The committee meets on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Joining the ATC means being part of a future-oriented group that’s helping Eugene lead the way in active transportation. If you’re ready to share your ideas and help build a better city, consider applying today.

39

1

Share your voice at City Council this Fall!

The Eugene City Council will host two public hearings on October 19, 2026 at 5:30pm, on Urban Growth Strategies Adoption Package 1.

The first hearing will be on land use code amendments designed to remove barriers and increase housing choice and jobs development. The second public hearing will be on extensions for certain land use application approvals.

Participate in the hearings by signing up to speak at the City Council meeting at City Hall or by emailing comments to UGS@eugene-or.gov.

Learn more at eugene-or.gov/UrbanGrowth (link in bio).

8

0

Join the Equity and Community Consortium (ECC) and Communities of Color & Allies Network (CCAN) for a free Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with wood-fired pizza and community time at Kalapuya High School's Bethel Farm!

⌚️ Thursday, Oct. 15, 5-7 p.m.
📍 Kalapuya Farm, 1200 N. Terry St., Eugene

The goal of this event is to create a safe space that fosters friendships and networks for people of color, social justice allies, and equity workers in the local area. We want to celebrate your successes and introduce new folks to our community. These are usually family-friendly events with refreshments and activities.

All are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status or abilities.

#hispanicheritagemonth

17

0

96

1

More housing and jobs in places near transit and access to goods and services. This is a common and consistent desire we hear from community members.

As a part of Urban Growth Strategies Adoption Package 2, Eugene is proposing to designate two Climate-Friendly Areas (CFAs). Eugene will plan for these areas to have:

• Higher-density housing, jobs, and public services

• Improvements that make it safer for people to walk, bike, and take transit

• Strategies to avoid or minimize displacement

CFAs are one strategy for building a more compact city where all people can access goods and services close to home.

The Eugene Planning Commission will review the proposed changes to designate CFAs, including zoning and land use code changes, and make a recommendation to decision-makers.

Save the date for a joint public hearing on November 10, 2026.

More information is available at eugene-or.gov/UrbanGrowth (link in bio).

45

0

Make space for celebrating, meeting, playing, relaxing, cooking and more. ✨

From meeting rooms and kitchens to gyms and larger gathering spaces, Eugene Rec has all kinds of affordable spaces you can rent. There are options for any occasion and all across Eugene, often with tables, chairs and A/V equipment included.

Make space for what brings you together this season. 💚

Explore rental options and virtual tours at GetRec.org/RecRentals or send an inquiry to RecRentals@eugene-or.gov

66

4

Join us in celebrating the first annual Oregon Water Professionals Appreciation Week: October 3 - 11!

Voted in by the Oregon legislature as HB 4005, this much deserved week of recognition highlights the people that safeguard public health and resources by managing wastewater, protecting water quality, and responsibly stewarding local infrastructure.

Pictured are only a few of many incredible individuals who work on behalf of the MWMC to provide exceptional service to our region. Water professionals work daily, including nights, weekends and holidays to provide safe, reliable wastewater services to residents, businesses, and community institutions.

Give a water professional a shoutout this week!

#OregonWaterProfessionalsAppreciationWeek #WaterProfessionals #WeCleanWater

8

1

Sustainability Highlight: Did you know that Sustainability is one of our organization's values? Let's talk about our Community Garden Program.

This summer our organization worked with community members to create community gardens. We hosted a garden party at the Roosevelt Community to create Hügelkultur garden beds for our community. This garden technique promotes water conservation and strong root systems. Volunteers came to our community to support our efforts to create community gardens, promote food growth, and sow the seeds of community.

Thanks to volunteers from the @cityofeug and a grant from the Chambers Foundation our summer garden initiative helped our organization promote sustainable gardening, food growth, and beauty across our communities.

#sustainabilty #hugelkultur

3

0