With the abundant rainfall we have in the Pacific Northwest, it is sometimes difficult to understand why we need to conserve water.  As our communities have grown, our water needs have also grown. To make sure that we have water when we need it; to reduce the cost of developing new supplies; to leave more water in the rivers for fish and recreation; and to make sure you get your money’s worth, we all need to use water wisely.

Water conservation is something that we should all practice.  Except for the air we breath, water is the single most important element of our lives.  It is too precious to waste.  Regardless of the availability of water now and in the future, we must get the most for our current supply.  Not only is conservation the smart thing to do, it’s the right thing to do from a natural resource perspective. 

Clackamas River Water Providers Conservation Efforts

Water conservation efforts in the Clackamas Basin began in the early 1990's when Clackamas area water providers joined with other regional water providers to make up the Columbia Willamette Water Conservation Coalition (Coalition), which merged with the Regional Water Providers Consortium to become the Consortium Conservation Committee (CCC) in July of 2000.  The goal of regional conservation efforts has been to work together to plan and implement regional programs to reduce summer peak water use, while promoting a consistent regional conservation message.  Clackamas River Water Provider members continue to be apart of the Regional Water Providers Consortium.