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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><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">What to do now for your lawn</span></h2><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. </span></p><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">We're mad about water!</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><p><span class="p"><img style="FLOAT: left" src="http://www.conserveh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Mad_science.jpg" alt="show picture" width="108" height="144" /></span></p><p><span class="p"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The Consortium is excited to present the "</span><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/kids/schools" title="link to info on school programs"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">What Do You Know About H2O</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">?" show at 24 Portland metro area schools during the 2010-2011 school year! </span></span></p><p><span class="p"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The show, performed by </span><a href="http://www.madscience.org/locations/portland/specialevents.aspx?sm=5960" title="link to Mad Science"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Mad Science</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, 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. </span></span></p></span></td><td width="30" valign="top" background="http://www.conserveh2o.org/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="http://www.conserveh2o.org/images/news/1007/border_left_orange.gif">&nbsp;</td><td><p class="h3" style="padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>March 24 &amp; 31 – Water Lean, Grow Green</strong> <br /><br />These free workshops cover best management practices for waterwise landscapes and are geared toward landscape professional, commercial property managers, and irrigation professionals. <a href="/sites/default/files/resources/workshops/Flyer_reg.pdf" title="Info and registration">More info</a></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>April 22 - Energy and Water Efficiency: Double Your Savings<br /></strong><br />Sponsored in partnership with Portland General Electric, this half-day workshop 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. <a href="http://www.portlandgeneral.com/business/news_classes/classes/docs/flier_energy_water.pdf" title="Workshop Flyer">More info</a></p></td><td width="10" background="http://www.conserveh2o.org/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="http://www.conserveh2o.org/images/news/1007/border_left_blue.gif">&nbsp;</td><td class="h3" style="margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;"><p><strong>Weekly Watering Number Alert</strong><br /><br />The Weekly Watering Number will be back on April 1!</p><p>The <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/outdoors/irrigation/weeklywateringnumber" title="Weekly Watering Number">Weekly Watering Number</a> is the amount of water <strong><em>in inches</em></strong> that your lawn will need each week.</p><p>It can also be used for other types of plants by using these general guidelines:</p><ul><li>Shrubs &amp; Perennials: Adjust to 50% of the Weekly Watering Number&nbsp;<br /></li><li>Vegetables: Adjust to 75% of the Weekly Watering Number </li></ul><p><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/myh2o#mailing">Get</a> the Weekly Watering Number emailed to you each week.</p></td><td width="10" background="http://www.conserveh2o.org/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 2009. 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