In This Issue
• Tualatin River channels YouTube

• Green thumbs up to Earth Day celebrations

• Half-million-plus population demands more water

Did you know?
School children are the most active Earth Day participants. Earth Day is the third most important date on the school activities calendar (after Halloween and Christmas).

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

Tualatin River channels YouTube

Although already available on our website, we've hopped on the YouTube bandwidth to give you additional access to our locally produced videos about the Tualatin River Watershed:

• Oregon's Tualatin River: A Watershed Restored tells the story of the clear successes and continued challenges facing Washington County's only river. The 15-minute video shows how the community's investment in the Tualatin River has paid off for a healthier river and cleaner water. Learn how the river is managed today to protect water quality and wildlife habitat and meet the water resource needs of our growing community.

• Wild by Design: Restoring Urban Streams and Wetlands describes the methods used by Clean Water Services to restore urban streams and wetlands in Oregon's Tualatin River Watershed. The 15-minute video illustrates how engineers, biologists, environmental groups, neighbors and state regulators work together to restore damaged waterways.

Green thumbs up to Earth Day celebrations

Come visit our table at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park's 9th Annual Earth Day Celebration and Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at 15655 SW Millikan Boulevard in Beaverton. Our Tualatin River Ranger will be making the rounds to greet your children.

At the event you'll explore trends in regional and global weather and learn how to make changes in your daily life to reduce the use of fossil fuels through informational displays, hands-on activities, games, and crafts. There will be fun for all ages. Admission to the Earth Day Celebration is free. Don't forget to jump start your spring planting with their variety of Oregon native plants for sale.

We'll also have an informational table at the City of Beaverton's Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Beaverton City Hall located at 4755 SW Griffith Drive. The Summit will include presentations on techniques to make your house and property more "green," how to make your house more energy efficient, the latest information on recycling and garbage collection, and a presentation about a Green Streets pilot project that the City has completed.

Many other Earth Day celebrations occur this time of year. Check out Metro's GreenScene and their online calendar of events for nature fun near you!

Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, learn about the Earth Day Network which promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide.

Half-million-plus population demands more water

The latest census report states that Washington County's current population is 500,000 with projections to double in the next 25 years. More people brings more demand on our natural resources—especially water. Learn how local partners are planning for future water supply through the Water Supply Project.