<h2>Water. Save a Little. Help a Lot.</h2><p>We think of the Pacific Northwest as a place of abundant rainfall (about 37 inches per year) and plentiful water.</p><p>And, it is &ndash; for now.&nbsp; But, as our water demands continue to grow, long term water supply issues, and the factors that impact them, will become more important to us all.</p><p>The Regional Water Providers Consortium is committed to good stewardship of our region&rsquo;s water through <a href="/water-conservation-program" title="conservation program info">conservation</a>, <a href="/emergency-preparedness-program" title="Emergency Preparedness Program">emergency preparedness</a> planning and water <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/water-supply-coordination" title="Supply Coordination">supply coordination</a>.</p><h2>History</h2><p>The need for regional water supply coordination brought Consortium members together in 1997. Today, the group consists of 22 <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/consortium-members">water providers</a> and the regional government Metro. More information can be found in our <span class="file media-element file-default" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272%22,%22view_mode%22:%22default%22,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D"><img alt="" class="file-icon" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" title="application/pdf" /> <a href="http://conserveh2o.thedrupalteam.com/sites/default/files/11-12-annual-report.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=1508111">annual report</a></span>.</p><h2>Strategic Goals</h2><p>The Consortium coordinates the implementation and revision of the Regional Water Supply <a href="/regional-water-supply-plan" title="Link to actual plan ">Plan</a>, provides a forum for study and discussion of water supply issues, and communicates adopted policy and strategies to the public, agencies, and stakeholder groups.</p><p>The Consortium promotes cost-efficient use, wise stewardship, and protection of our water resources with the goal of meeting the values of our collective members and the needs of future generations.</p><p>Our <span class="file media-element file-default" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2273%22,%22view_mode%22:%22default%22,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D"> </span><span class="file media-element file-default" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2275%22,%22view_mode%22:%22default%22,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D"><img alt="" class="file-icon" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" title="application/pdf" /> <a href="http://conserveh2o.thedrupalteam.com/sites/default/files/2012-strategic-plan.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=339737">strategic plan</a></span> includes details about our vision and the steps we are taking to achieve our goals.</p>