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Residents can write their elected officials and request the Washington State Department of Transportation to conduct thorough Section 106 and Section 4(f) Reviews, which, though required by law, have not taken place. This review process will specify those resources that would be compromised or lost, and will describe their potential historic significance. Also, residents should become familiar with the alternate plans and make their opinions heard. There are already community efforts to study alternative plans, such as a tube-tunnel system that is used internationally, a slight rerouting of the bridge, or a refined version of a four-lane, transit-based solution. Any of these plans would reduce the general destructive impact on the Washington Park Arboretum and the direct threat to this important Eucalyptus Tree. Supporters of the Eucalyptus Tree include the Parks and Open Space Advocates, the Arboretum Foundation, and many community members.

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The Arboretum is a unique amenity and public resource in the Pacific Northwest. As an Olmsted-designed landscape it is both a collection of woody plants of international significance and a historically significant public park. The 230-acre public park exemplifies the ecological values of the Northwest and educates the public about the importance of conservation, cultural landscapes, and stewardship of the environment.