Provision of funds to The McKenzie River Trust (MRT) for purchase of Melevin PropertyCX(s) Applied: B1.25Date: 11/08/2010Location(s): Lane County, OregonOffice(s): Bonneville Power Administration
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November 8, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B1.25
Date: 11/08/2010
Location(s): Lane County, Oregon
Office(s): Bonneville Power Administration
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) proposes to fund the acquisition of the 58-acre Melevin property by The McKenzie River Trust (MRT). BPA will be granted a perpetual conservation easement over the entire property as a condition of funding the acquisition. The Melevin tract being considered for purchase is currently an active aggregate mine on Green Island, operated by Oakridge Sand and Gravel. BPA will also be funding Oakridge Sand and Gravel to leave the native gravel of a particular type and amount on site. This will be beneficial to the MRT in its restoration activities as native gravels are preferred materials during site restoration and reclamation.