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BLM Begins Work On Improvements At Shotgun Creek Recreation Area - 11/09/26

EUGENE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is taking an important step toward improving facilities at the Shotgun Creek Recreation Area by removing deteriorated wastewater treatment infrastructure at the site. This is the first phase of a larger investment to upgrade the facilities at Shotgun Creek Recreation Area for the next generation of recreationalists.

 

Starting in mid-November, the BLM will demolish and remove the existing wastewater treatment system. Crews will demolish aboveground facilities east of the recreation area, including a holding basin and a control shed, and fill below-ground infrastructure with a combination of rocks and cement. The southern restroom facility will be removed, and the northern restroom will be temporarily closed. In 2027, shortly after decommissioning the existing facilities, the BLM will install temporary restroom facilities. In 2027, work to construct a new vault toilet will begin.

 

“We want to thank the public for their patience and understanding.” said Christopher Finn, Upper Willamette Field Office Manager. “We understand the public’s appreciation of this recreation site and are working on improving the site to create a better user experience.”

 

Continued deterioration has prompted the BLM to decommission the wastewater treatment system and associated infrastructure at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site.

 

“We’re glad that we can keep Shotgun Creek open to the visitors during this decommissioning process,” said Finn. “We just ask that visitors to respect barriers and follow instructions on signage. We are restricting access only to the particular areas where equipment is being stored and construction is actively taking place.”

 

“We’ve done our best to schedule this work during the slower off-season, to cause the least amount of disruption to visitors,” Finn continued.

 

The popular recreation area is in Marcola, about 20 miles outside of Eugene. Visitors can immerse themselves in the enjoyment of surrounding hiking trails, a swimming area, meandering creeks, and picnicking units. Shelter reservations are available May 1 – September 30.

 

-BLM-

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

 

 

BLM Begins Work On Improvements At Shotgun Creek Recreation Area - 11/09/26

EUGENE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is taking an important step toward improving facilities at the Shotgun Creek Recreation Area by removing deteriorated wastewater treatment infrastructure at the site. This is the first phase of a larger investment to upgrade the facilities at Shotgun Creek Recreation Area for the next generation of recreationalists.

 

Starting in mid-November, the BLM will demolish and remove the existing wastewater treatment system. Crews will demolish aboveground facilities east of the recreation area, including a holding basin and a control shed, and fill below-ground infrastructure with a combination of rocks and cement. The southern restroom facility will be removed, and the northern restroom will be temporarily closed. In 2027, shortly after decommissioning the existing facilities, the BLM will install temporary restroom facilities. In 2027, work to construct a new vault toilet will begin.

 

“We want to thank the public for their patience and understanding.” said Christopher Finn, Upper Willamette Field Office Manager. “We understand the public’s appreciation of this recreation site and are working on improving the site to create a better user experience.”

 

Continued deterioration has prompted the BLM to decommission the wastewater treatment system and associated infrastructure at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site.

 

“We’re glad that we can keep Shotgun Creek open to the visitors during this decommissioning process,” said Finn. “We just ask that visitors to respect barriers and follow instructions on signage. We are restricting access only to the particular areas where equipment is being stored and construction is actively taking place.”

 

“We’ve done our best to schedule this work during the slower off-season, to cause the least amount of disruption to visitors,” Finn continued.

 

The popular recreation area is in Marcola, about 20 miles outside of Eugene. Visitors can immerse themselves in the enjoyment of surrounding hiking trails, a swimming area, meandering creeks, and picnicking units. Shelter reservations are available May 1 – September 30.

 

-BLM-

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.