Sidewalk Maintenance

Over the years, tree roots have lifted sections of the sidewalk in our neighborhood. For the safety of those who enjoy walking through the neighborhood, those raised panels require maintenance and/or replacement. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to care for this hazard. Options for maintenance include 1) Contacting City of Springfield Public Works Department 541-726-3753, 2) Hire an outside contractor to perform the work for you (at your expense), or 3) You can do the work yourself with a handheld grinder and a diamond grit sanding disk.

Rodent Control

In the past couple of years, the Eugene-Springfield area has experienced a rodent infestation, and that infestation has come to River Glen. Rodents, rats, in particular, can access your attic and/or the crawl space through the air vents in those areas if the screen coverings have been compromised. You should check all of the vents to those areas to be sure there are no holes in them.

Health authorities have suggested that leaving any type of food outdoors is going to attract rodents. This includes dog food, cat food, and bird feeders. Constructive ways to stop feeding the rodents while still feeding certain types of birds can be found online. Research findings have shown that vegetable gardens, fruit trees, dog feces, compost piles, and other such items are food sources for rats. Prime places for rodent nesting can include low hedges, underneath sheds, ground cover such as ivy, the aforementioned compost piles, and other similar places.

Homeowner's Annual Dues

The annual homeowner’s dues are payable in January each year. A billing notice will be mailed, showing a due date of March 15. Prompt payment is appreciated in order to reduce the amount of time and money spent on collections.

Street Tree Maintenance

(more to come on this one)

Email Alert System

An Email Alert System was developed in 2012 to notify River Glen residents of issues that affect the common concerns of safety and well-being of the neighborhood in a timely and efficient manner. Residents who would like to be included on the alert list should send an email to (link to contact us) with your name and email address. Your address will not be shared with anyone.

Residents with concerns to report for a possible alert should contact a Board member who will then forward the information to the system administrator.

Crane Flies

The adult crane fly looks like a large mosquito with long legs. They don’t bite or sting and are harmless to humans and pets. The larvae are small, gray-brown wormlike grubs; they develop tough, dark skin and are often called leatherjackets. Adult crane flies emerge from the soil between mid-August and mid-September. The females mate and lay eggs in the grass within 24 hours. Then the adults die without damaging the grass. In autumn and during warm winters and spring until mid-May, the crane fly eggs hatch, and the larvae feed on grassroots and crowns. This is the time when larvae do the most damage. During July and August, larvae burrow just below the soil surface, stop eating and go dormant. They then become adults, and the cycle begins again.

Everyone should make it a practice to inspect and spray for crane flies. They can destroy a lawn in days or weeks. They are in the air so they may choose your lawn for their nesting spot. Maintaining proper irrigation, fertilization, and turf health helps the grass outgrow crane fly damage.

Diazinon is a widely used pesticide to keep crane flies and other insects under control. It is important that it be applied once in the fall and once in early spring in order to treat the pest in its most harmful stages.

Community Garage Sale

The Annual River Glen Garage Sale is held on the first Saturday of June each year. The purpose of coordinating the date is to reduce the traffic of this type at various times throughout the year. Estate sales, however, are allowed as needed. The HOA provides advertising in the Register Guard and on Craigslist, and signs are posted at the front entrances to the neighborhood.

Home Maintenance Tips

• In this wonderful wet climate, it is extremely important to eliminate moss from your roof system. Every homeowner should take steps to use a roof moss control program on an annual basis. These products are available at your local home improvement store or treatments may be purchased from local businesses. It is especially important with the roofs that this moss growth not develop, as the root system starts to penetrate the edges of each tile and is difficult to eliminate. DON’T WAIT TOO LONG!!

• Along with roof maintenance, everyone should clean the debris from the roof gutters. You would be surprised at the volume of dirt that gathers in the bottom of these systems. It can be hosed out or scooped out. During the same process, it is recommended that you give your gutters an exterior wash just like you would your car.

• It is important to inspect every sprinkler head in the spring to ensure you are getting proper coverage. Water should not be hitting your house! Remember in the fall it is important to drain and winterize your system. Each year, Springfield Utility Board requires a backflow test to be completed on every irrigation system.

• It is recommended that an update of your landscape bark be done on a periodic basis, whether annually or bi-annually. It is also recommended that you disturb the bark periodically with a rake or hoe to loosen the soil to facilitate summer watering and fertilizing.

• Sidewalks can become slippery due to moss, and should be pressure washed every year or two.

• Check exterior paint on an annual basis. Painting is important every 3-5 years based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Sidewalk Maintenance

Over the years, tree roots have lifted sections of the sidewalk in our neighborhood. For the safety of those who enjoy walking through the neighborhood, those raised panels require maintenance and/or replacement. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to care for this hazard. Options for maintenance include 1) Contacting City of Springfield Public Works Department 541-726-3753, 2) Hire an outside contractor to perform the work for you (at your expense), or 3) You can do the work yourself with a handheld grinder and a diamond grit sanding disk.

Home Maintenance Tips

• In this wonderful wet climate, it is extremely important to eliminate moss from your roof system. Every homeowner should take steps to use a roof moss control program on an annual basis. These products are available at your local home improvement store or treatments may be purchased from local businesses. It is especially important with the roofs that this moss growth not develop, as the root system starts to penetrate the edges of each tile and is difficult to eliminate. DON’T WAIT TOO LONG!!

• Along with roof maintenance, everyone should clean the debris from the roof gutters. You would be surprised at the volume of dirt that gathers in the bottom of these systems. It can be hosed out or scooped out. During the same process, it is recommended that you give your gutters an exterior wash just like you would your car.

• It is important to inspect every sprinkler head in the spring to ensure you are getting proper coverage. Water should not be hitting your house! Remember in the fall it is important to drain and winterize your system. Each year, Springfield Utility Board requires a backflow test to be completed on every irrigation system.

• It is recommended that an update of your landscape bark be done on a periodic basis, whether annually or bi-annually. It is also recommended that you disturb the bark periodically with a rake or hoe to loosen the soil to facilitate summer watering and fertilizing.

• Sidewalks can become slippery due to moss, and should be pressure washed every year or two.

• Check exterior paint on an annual basis. Painting is important every 3-5 years based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.