<p>&nbsp;</p><div id="node-147"><div class="content newsletter"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="640" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="5">&nbsp;<img src="/sites/default/files/images/headerf2010.jpg" alt="header" width="620" height="165" /></td></tr><tr><td width="15"><p class="p">&nbsp;</p></td><td width="340" valign="top"><span class="p"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span class="p"><span class="p"></span></span></h1><h1><span class="p">Ten minutes could save you water and money</span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="p"><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/toilets" title="info on toilets">Toilets</a> use about 27% of the water used in the average home, and they are one of the most likely places to find a leak.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="p"><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/toilet-leaks" title="instructions"><img style="float: left;" src="/sites/default/files/images/toilet.jpg" alt="image of toilet" width="126" height="126" />Testing</a> toilets for leaks is quick and easy, and could save you hundreds to thousands of gallons of water a month. Read how to test your toilets for leaks here or watch our how to video.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="p"><strong>Looking for more ways to save water?</strong>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/retrofitting-your-toilet" title="info on how to retrofit">Retrofitting</a> older toilets so they use less water per flush or&nbsp;replacing older toilets with&nbsp;new <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/content/toilets" title="link to info on HETs">high performance</a> toilets&nbsp;can also help you save water.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/indoors/indoorconservation" title="indoor tips">More tip</a><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/indoors/indoorconservation" title="indoor tips">s</a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="p"></span></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span class="p">What to do now for your&nbsp;lawn</span></h1><p><span class="p">Aerating your <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/outdoors/landscapes/lawn" title="info on lawns">lawn</a>&nbsp;now will&nbsp;help loosen up compacted soil and promote better root growth. </span></p><p><span class="p"></span><span class="p">After aerating, check your lawn’s thickness by gently parting the blades.&nbsp; If you see soil or have bare spots it is time to over seed with a rye/fescue mix designed for Pacific Northwest conditions. </span></p><p><span class="p">Finally, top dress with fine compost about a quarter inch deep. Use of compost will improve the condition of soil and allow for better water retention, thereby reducing your lawn’s water needs. <br /></span></p><p><span class="p"></span></p><h1><span class="p">We're mad about water!</span></h1><p><span class="p"><img style="float: left;" src="/sites/default/files/images/Mad_science.jpg" alt="show picture" width="108" height="144" />The Consortium is excited to present the "<a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/kids/schools" title="link to info on school programs">What Do You Know About H2O</a>?" show at 24 Portland metro area schools during the 2010-2011 school year! </span></p><p><span class="p">The show, performed by <a href="http://www.madscience.org/locations/portland/specialevents.aspx?sm=5960" title="link to Mad Science">Mad Science</a>, uses science to highlight the unique and magical attributes of water through hands-on activities that encourage 3rd–5th graders to do their part to conserve water. <br /></span></p><p><span class="p"></span></p></span></td><td width="30" valign="top" background="/images/news/1007/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/1007/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/1007/border_left_orange.gif">&nbsp;</td><td><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong></strong></p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong></strong></p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>September 30 - Energy &amp; Water Summit</strong></p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong></strong></p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong></strong></p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;">Sponsored in partnership with Portland General Electric, this half-day <a href="/sites/default/files/resources/workshops/PGE_2010.pdf" title="workshop flyer">workshop</a> will provide businesses with an overview of how they can wisely manage the use of valuable energy and water resources in their day-to day operations.</p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;">&nbsp;</p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>Spaces are still available – </strong><a href="mailto:pge.seminars@pgn.com" title="email address to register"><strong>register</strong></a><strong> today!</strong></p><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;">&nbsp;</p></td><td width="10" background="/images/news/1007/border_right_orange.gif">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/images/news/1007/border_bottom_orange.gif" alt="" width="240" height="15" /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin-bottom: 0;">&nbsp;</p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="240"><tbody><tr><td><img src="/images/news/1007/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/1007/border_left_blue.gif">&nbsp;</td><td class="h3" style="margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;"><p>We've compiled these tips to help you reduce water usage while keeping your landscape healthy and thriving this fall, and throughout the rest of the year.&nbsp;</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/outdoors/irrigation/sprinklermaintenance101" title="sprinkler maintenance">Winterize</a> your sprinkler system</strong> to keep it in prime condition for the next spring and summer.</p><p><strong>Add waterwise <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/outdoors/landscapes/plants" title="info on waterwise plants">plants</a> to your garden</strong> now so they can use this fall’s rainfall to start getting established.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/outdoors/landscapes/healthysoil" title="info on soil amendments">Compost</a> your autumn leaves</strong> and other garden debris so you will have homegrown mulch to add to your garden come spring.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org">www.conserveh2o.org</a> for more water conservation tips.</p></td><td width="10" background="/images/news/1007/border_right_blue.gif">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/images/news/1007/border_bottom_blue.gif" alt="" width="240" height="15" /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="/about"><img src="/images/news/1007/hl_rwpc.gif" alt="Regional Water Providers Consortium" width="225" height="70" /></a><br /><span class="p"><a href="/about">The Consortium</a> provides planning and management support for the Portland metro region's municipal water supplies. <a href="mailto:RWPCinfo@water.ci.portland.or.us">Contact us</a>.</span></p></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/1007/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 2010. 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