Intranet

Site Map

Eugene and Lane County Information

Students should use this page when researching information about our local area. It does not include links to entertainment and other non-research related sites.

GENERAL INFORMATION

City of Eugene Home Page
Official site for city departments and services
http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/

Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Promotes a healthy economy
http://www.eugenechamber.com/

Planet Eugene
Comprehensive guide to Eugene, Lane County and beyond
http://www.planeteugene.com/

Lane County
Official site for county government
http://www.co.lane.or.us/

Atlas of Lane County
Developed by UO Advanced Cartography class, 1998-99
http://geography.uoregon.edu/infographics/lcweb/lcindex.htm

Lane Council of Governments (LCOG)
Voluntary association of local governments in Lane County
http://www.lcog.org/default.htm

Lane County Census Information
Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau - select Lane County or Eugene
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41039.html

ARTS

Eugene Post Office Murals
WPA-sponsored Depression Era mural by Carl Morris
http://www.lanecc.edu/library/don/morris.htm#post

Lane Arts Council
Non-profit organization supports the arts and artists in Lane County
http://www.lanearts.org/

Maude Kerns Art Center
Non-profit community center for the visual arts
http://www.mkartcenter.org/

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Peter DeFazio
U.S. Representative, Oregon 4th Congressional District
http://www.house.gov/defazio/

Kitty Piercy
Eugene Mayor
http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_28333_0_0_18/Kitty%20Piercy.pdf

Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy and City Councilors
http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&cached=true&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=2&in_hi_userid=2&control=SetCommunity&CommunityID=267&PageID=319

Eugene 4J School Board
http://www.4j.lane.edu/board/

Lane County Commissioners
http://www.co.lane.or.us/BCC/

HISTORY

Lane County Historical Museum
Collects, preserves and interprets the history of Lane County
http://www.lchmuseum.org

Lane County from the State of Oregon Archives
Establishment and evolution of Lane County
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cplanehome.html

Political Graveyard
Lane County political history and cemetery information
http://www.politicalgraveyard.com/geo/OR/LA.html

LIBRARIES

University of Oregon Libraries
Largest library in Oregon
http://libweb.uoregon.edu/

Northwest Christian College Library
Emphasis on Biblical studies, Christian ministries, and missions
http://www.nwcc.edu/library/

Lane Community College Library
http://www.lanecc.edu/library

Eugene Public Library
http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&cached=true&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=9&in_hi_userid=445&control=SetCommunity&CommunityID=215&PageID=0

Eugene Public Library Kids and Teens
Homework Help, Library Events and More
http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&cached=true&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=6&in_hi_userid=445&control=SetCommunity&CommunityID=489&PageID=0

Springfield Public Library
http://www.ci.springfield.or.us/library/PUBLIC1.HTM

4J School Libraries
Start here for information provided at your school library
http://www.4j.lane.edu/libraryservices/4jlibraries/

MEDIA

Register Guard
Eugene's daily newspaper
http://www.registerguard.com/

Eugene Weekly
Eugene's weekly alternative newspaper
http://www.eugeneweekly.com/

Oregon Daily Emerald
University of Oregon student newspaper
http://www.dailyemerald.com/

KLCC 89.7 FM
Listener supported, non-commercial, independent public radio
http://www.klcc.org/

KUGN 590 AM
News, sports, weather and talk radio
http://www.kugn.com/

KEZI (ABC) Channel 9
http://www.kezi.com/

KVAL (CBS) Channel 13
http://www.kval.com/

KMTR (NBC) Channel 16
http://www.nbc16.com/

MUSEUMS

Lane County Historical Museum
Collects, preserves and interprets the history of Lane County
http://www.lchmuseum.org

Museum of Natural and Cultural History
University of Oregon
http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Collection of Asian art and contemporary Northwest art; reopened January 2005
http://uoma.uoregon.edu/

Science Factory
Children's museum and planetarium
http://www.sciencefactory.org/

SCIENCE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS

EWEB (Eugene Water and Electric Board)
Public-owned utility
http://eweb.org/

Cascades Raptor Center
Nature center and wildlife hospital specializing in birds of prey
http://www.eraptors.org/

Eugene Astronomical Society
Amateurs sharing the science and fun of astronomy
http://www.eugeneastro.org/

Greenhill Humane Society
Provides animal rescue, education and adoption services
http://www.green-hill.org/

Lane County Animal Regulation Authority
Provides service for the City of Eugene as well as unincorporated areas of Lane County
http://www.co.lane.or.us/animals/

Lane County Audobon Society
Protecting birds and other wildlife in Lane County
http://www.laneaudubon.org/

Mount Pisgah Arboreteum
Living tree museum at the base of Mt. Pisgah
http://www.efn.org/~mtpisgah/

Butterflies of Lane County
USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/bflyusa/chklist/states/counties/or_39.htm

Moths of Lane County
USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/moths/chklist/states/counties/or_39.htm

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

BRING Recycling
Nonprofit recycler since 1971
http://www.bringrecycling.org/

Food for Lane County
Goal is to eliminate hunger in Lane County
http://www.foodforlanecounty.org/

The Lane
Community resource database for Lane County
http://www.thelane.net/

Lane County Extension Service
Research based knowledge for the workplace and home
http://www.orst.edu/extension/lane/

Lane League of Women Voters
Encourages informed and active participation in government
http://www.lwvlc.org/

Lane Memorial Blood Bank
Supplies patients with needed blood products
http://www.lmbb.org/

SPORTS

Eugene Ems
Eugene Emeralds Baseball Club
http://www.go-ems.com/

Eugene Rugby Football Club
Eugene Rugby Team
http://www.eugenerugby.com/

Obsidians
Hiking, backpacking, climbing, cross-country skiing
http://www.obsidians.org/

Oregon Track Club
Eugene running club for all ages
http://www.oregontrackclub.org/

TRANSPORTATION

Lane Transit District
Piblic transportation
http://www.ltd.org/

Eugene Airport
Mahlon Sweet Field
http://www.eugeneairport.com/

Center for Appropriate Transport
Community involvement in sustainable modes of transportation
http://www.efn.org/~cat/

Covered Bridges of Lane County
Photo and information about Lane County's 20 covered bridges
http://www.co.lane.or.us/about/bridges.htm

Please send comments or questions to the 4J Web Team.
200 North Monroe Street - Eugene, Oregon, 97402 Phone: 541-687-3123
Last updated:September 30, 2005 Eugene School District 4J