<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="640" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="5"><a href="http://www.conserveh20.org"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/header_0607.jpg" alt="Conserveh2o.org News" width="640" height="185" /></a></td></tr><tr><td width="15"><p class="p">&nbsp;</p></td><td width="340" valign="top"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/photo_0607_sprinkler.gif" alt="Photo of water sprinkler" width="345" height="145" /><br /><p class="p"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/t1_welcome.gif" alt="Welcome to ConserveH2O.org!" width="345" height="30" /><br />Thank you for signing up for the new e-newsletter from the Regional Water Providers Consortium. Four times a year, we’ll give you the water-wise news you need, plus helpful tips and event information. Take a look — and be sure to send us your <a href="mailto:RWPCinfo@water.ci.portland.or.us">feedback</a>.</p><p class="p"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/t1_summerconservation.gif" alt="Summer Conservation Efforts Make a Splash" width="345" height="50" /><br />In the Portland area, water use doubles each summer — and in response, we’re redoubling our water conservation efforts. Check out what’s new this summer including:</p><ul><li class="bullet">A new media campaign with an important message: "<a href="/news/adcampaign">Save a Little. Help a Lot</a>."</li><li class="bullet">A newly designed, user-friendly <a href="/">website</a></li><li class="bullet">A new <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/myh2o/calculator">Water Savings Calculator</a></span><strong>, </strong>which helps you determine how much water your household uses and compares your usage to similar households</li><li class="bullet">A weekly <a href="/outdoors/irrigation/wateringsmart">ET number</a> that can help you determine how much water your lawn and garden need</li></ul><p class="p">&nbsp;</p><a href="/outdoors/irrigation/wateringsmart"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/icon_watertoomuch.gif" alt="Watering Too Much icon" width="75" height="70" align="left" /></a> <p class="p"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/t2_watertoomuch.gif" alt="Are You Watering Too Much?" width="265" height="20" /><br />If only our lawns and gardens could talk! They’d tell us if they were thirsty, and we’d never worry about watering too much or too little. Until your greenery develops the gift of gab, we encourage you to use our <a href="/outdoors/irrigation/wateringsmart">weekly watering schedule</a>.</p><p class="p">The schedule will help you determine when and how much to water, based in part on weekly weather changes. Each Thursday, we post an Evapotranspiration (ET) number on our website. Combined with the weekly watering schedule, the <a href="/outdoors/irrigation/wateringsmart">ET number</a> gives you the information you need to keep your lawn and garden thriving — while using less water.</p><p class="p">&nbsp;</p><p class="p"><a href="/kids"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/icon_kidscorner.gif" alt="Kids Icon" width="75" height="70" align="left" /></a><img src="/images/news/summer2007/t2_newkidscornergames.gif" alt="New Kids Games" width="265" height="20" /><br />Our Water Smart Bee could use your help. In our two fun and interactive games — <a href="/kids">Dripping Faucets</a> and <a href="/kids">Washing Machine Basketball</a> — your children can work with the Water Smart Bee to save water, while also learning the basics of water conservation.</p></td><td width="30" valign="top" background="/images/news/summer2007/line_divider.gif">&nbsp;</td><td width="240" valign="top"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="240"><tbody><tr><td><img src="/images/news/summer2007/upcomingevents.gif" alt="Upcoming Events" width="240" height="25" /></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bordercolor="#c57913"><tbody><tr><td width="10" background="/images/news/summer2007/border_left_orange.gif"><p class="p">&nbsp;</p><p class="p">&nbsp;</p></td><td><h3 class="h3"><strong>June 16: Drake’s 7 Dees</strong><br />Bring your kids for free refreshments, plus lots of fun water-related activities and games (with prizes!).</h3><h3 class="h3"><strong>June 30: Farmington Gardens</strong><br />Pick up a free water gauge and plant guide — and learn how to landscape and irrigate for less money and with less water.</h3><h3 class="h3"><strong>July 21 and Aug. 6: Al’s Garden Center</strong><br />Learn water-saving landscaping tips, win prizes and pick up some water-wise plants for 10% off.</h3><h3 class="h3"><em>All events are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</em></h3></td><td width="10" background="/images/news/summer2007/border_right_orange.gif">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/images/news/summer2007/border_bottom_orange.gif" alt="" width="240" height="15" /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="p">&nbsp;</p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="240"><tbody><tr><td><img src="/images/news/summer2007/conservationtips_box.gif" alt="Conservation Tips" width="240" height="25" /></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" bordercolor="#c57913"><tbody><tr><td width="10" background="/images/news/summer2007/border_left_blue.gif"><p class="p">&nbsp;</p><p class="p">&nbsp;</p></td><td><h3 class="h3">Check out our <a href="/">website</a> for a lengthy list of conservation tips. To get you started, here are a few summertime essentials:</h3><h3 class="h3"><strong>Water less frequently, but longer: </strong>Deep-soak your lawn and most plants — but only a few days a week — to encourage deeper roots and greater water efficiency.</h3><h3 class="h3"><strong>Water when temperatures are cooler: </strong>To reduce evaporation, water before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.</h3><h3 class="h3"><strong>Amend your soil: </strong>Work organic soil amendments such as compost directly into your soil to improve its water-holding capabilities.</h3></td><td width="10" background="/images/news/summer2007/border_right_blue.gif">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/images/news/summer2007/border_bottom_blue.gif" alt="" width="240" height="15" /></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="h3"><br /></h3><h3 class="h3"><a href="/about"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/hl_rwpc.gif" alt="Regional Water Providers Consortium" width="225" height="70" /></a><br /><a href="/about">Regional Water Providers Consortium</a> provides planning and management support for the Portland metropolitan region’s municipal water supplies. <a href="mailto:RWPCinfo@water.ci.portland.or.us">Contact us</a> to learn more.</h3></td><td width="15">&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><img src="/images/news/summer2007/footer.gif" alt="Serving the greater Portland Metro Area since 1997" width="640" height="33" /></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><h4 class="h4">Copyright 2007. 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