Wapato Lake: A Wetland Restored, and Now a Refuge
Tualatin River Public Health Tree for All Water Resources
Years of Working in Partnership Pays Off at Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
We’re Preparing for Emergencies and So Should You
Local utilities like Clean Water Services and public agencies are also working together to plan for natural hazards, under the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Rain to Drain to River
Your actions, no matter how small, can impact the life cycle of the salmon, and the overall health of the watershed.
Be Water Wise as You Winterize
Get your home winter-ready with tools and tactics that will keep you, and our water, safe this season.
Give Thanks for Your Toilet
Have you thought about what it would be like to live without toilets? According to the WHO and CDC, about 3.6 billion people don’t have access to safely managed sanitation in their home. Inadequate sanitation systems spread human waste into rivers, lakes, and soil — contaminating the water resources under our feet.
Diving into a New Water Year
While a calendar year ends a couple of months into the wet season, a water year follows the flow of the season.
Addressing Flooding on the Fanno Creek Trail
CWS is currently working to decrease the frequency of flood by raising the elevation of the path under Scholls Ferry Road.
