<h1>About the Consortium</h1>
<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="http://www.conserveh2o.org/water-conservation-program" title="conservation program info">conservation</a>, <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/emergency-preparedness-program" title="Emergency Prepardedness 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 23 <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/consortium-members">water providers</a> and the regional government Metro. More information can be found in our <a href="/sites/default/files/resources/meetings/RWPC-FY-2010-2011_YearEndReport-web.pdf">annual report.</a></p>
<h2>Strategic Goals</h2>
<p>The Consortium coordinates the implementation and revision of the Regional Water Supply <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/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 <a href="/sites/default/files/images/Strategic-Plan-2012-REFORMAT-04-25-12.pdf">5-year Strategic Plan&nbsp;</a>includes details about our vision and the steps we are taking to achieve our goals.</p>
