In This Issue
• Be water smart this summer

• Fanno befriends fish and fauna at Englewood

• Get kids in touch with earth-friendly fun

Did you know?
About 30 percent of the Tualatin River flow in the summer months is cleaned wastewater.

Who we are
Clean Water Services is a wastewater and stormwater utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed.

Be water smart this summer

Sunnier days bring smiles to many faces around the Pacific Northwest this time of year. However, brown lawns and higher water bills may cause a few frowns. Be water wise. Follow these simple steps to save money and still have a healthy lawn:

• Water one-inch per week (one tuna can's worth is all your lawn needs)
• Plant natives—they require less water and fewer chemicals
• Water in the morning or at dusk to prevent evaporation
• Mow higher for deeper roots
• Use compost to improve soil and retain water
• Use organic or slow-release fertilizer

Get more water-friendly tips and your copy of Grow Smart, Grow Safe: A Consumer Guide to Lawn and Garden Products at (503) 681-3643 or via email to debakerk@cleanwaterservices.org.

Fanno befriends fish and fauna at Englewood

Next time you're at Englewood Park in Tigard, you may notice a few more inhabitants in the ground, in the air and in the stream. The 16-acre area along a half mile of Fanno Creek is being restored to improve water quality and wildlife habitat and manage flooding.

The Fanno Creek Enhancement Project was identified as a high priority in the Fanno Creek Watershed Plan. Project elements include:

• Re-meander previously straightened portions of the stream
• Increase stream's connection to its floodplain
• Improve streambanks and wildlife habitat though placement of large wood
• Establish native riparian plants to shade and cool the stream.

With help from our partners that include the City of Tigard, Fans of Fanno Creek and Cascade Education Corps, enhancement will continue through next spring with regular maintenance through 2011. To learn more about the project visit www.cleanwaterservices.org/Englewood.

Get kids in touch with earth-friendly fun

School is out. Do you know where your kids are? Have them take part in the many events and opportunities around the community that get them connected to our precious natural resources while they burn some energy and have fun.

• Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge: Explore the recently opened refuge in Tigard which is full of new trails, wildlife overlooks, wildlife photography blind and interpretive areas. http://www.fws.gov/tualatinriver
• Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve: This is 710-acre preserve in Hillsboro is home to thousands of ducks and geese, deer, otters, beavers, herons and eagles. Have lunch with the birds and enjoy the hands-on exhibits. http://www.jacksonbottom.org
• Tualatin Hills Nature Park: Located in Beaverton, this 222-acre wildlife reserve is home to a variety of birds, mammals, and smaller creatures. Explore the 5 miles of trails and interact with the educational exhibits in the intrepretive center. http://www.thprd.com/parks/thnp.cfm
• Metro's online calendar of activities: Make it easy on yourself. Sort hundreds of activities by location, activity type, and date. http://calendar.metro-region.org/