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Your hand in water quality

Water quality testingClean water and a healthy environment are important and we all play a part in protecting these shared resources. Help raise awareness about water quality by celebrating World Water Day on March 22.

This year's theme, "Clean Water for a Healthy World" focuses on aspects of water quality including water treatment, health and technology. 

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Poison prevention: Stop, drop off and roll

Have you been wondering about the best way to dispose of unwanted or expired medications? Take them to a free drug turn-in event this Saturday, March 13 at the Hillsboro Police Department or Beaverton City Hall. There will be information on hand about preventing drug abuse and the environmental concerns associated with drug disposal.

 

Getting up to seed

red-flowering currantLooking for beautiful, drought tolerant plants that require fewer chemicals and protect water quality? Visit a native plant sale to get started.

Small Woodlands Native Plant Sale
Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bales Thriftway, Aloha

Green Gardening Fair & Native Plant Sale
Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
THPRD Nature Park

Use our Native Plant Finder to decide which plants will suit your landscape before you go and get a free poster to help identify species.

March 2010

In This Issue
Your hand in water quality
Poison prevention: Stop and drop
Getting up to seed

 
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According to the UN, 2.6 billion people worldwide don't have access to improved sanitation, which leads to contaminated drinking water and illness.

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