Site is primarily within the 100 year floodplain. Site has a direct perennial or intermittent surface water connection to a wetland designated for protection on Map 3 of the West Eugene Wetlands Plan. Site contains a high diversity of wildlife habitat or contributes to the diversity of wildlife habitat within the region. Site has unique characteristics, which make it of special importance to the functioning of the larger wetland system in West Eugene, and protection of site would further the goals and objectives of the West Eugene Wetlands Plan. Presence of unique Willamette Prairie Grassland plant community.
Site contains indigenous wet prairie habitat.
This criterion is intended to apply to areas of wet prairie habitat that are large or of moderate to high quality. The site shall be designated for development if, at the time of designation of the site in the West Eugene Wetlands Plan, it has a valid, approved wetland impact permit from the Oregon Division of State Lands and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Criteria Site is relatively isolated or disconnected from the larger system of wetlands and waterways. Site is served by existing streets, roads, sanitary sewers and municipal water. Site is adjacent to or surrounded by existing development.