Regional Water Providers Consortium

09/07/2026

Did you know that Labor Day (or sometime in early fall) is the perfect time of year to do some annual lawn maintenance?

Here are three things you can do to improve the look and health of your lawn:

🌱 Aerate
🌱 Top-dress and overseed
🌱 Fertilize

A little work now will help your lawn thrive next spring and summer. It’ll help your lawn use water more efficiently too! Find out how with these fall lawn maintenance tips: https://www.regionalH2O.org/lawns

09/05/2026

A beautiful garden that helps you save water and money isn’t impossible, and it’s actually easier than you think!

Learn about native and climate-adapted plants to add color and texture to your garden, just in time for fall planting season: https://bit.ly/lowh2oplants

09/04/2026

Water is the key ingredient in keeping your landscape healthy, and it’s also the key ingredient in preparing for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, and while you’re winding down your watering for the year, start building your emergency supply of water: https://bit.ly/14-gallons.

Store a 14 day supply of emergency water if you live in the Portland, Oregon metro area. Your goal is to have water for each member of your family and pets.

09/01/2026

September is Preparedness Month, and our goal is to help you get ready for emergencies.

No matter your experience or needs, the best way to start is the same: with water. Learn how at https://www.regionalH2O.org/emergency-preparedness

08/31/2026

Start your emergency prep with water.

But, how much do you need? Where do you put it? What else do you need? Get info to answer these questions (and more!) at https://bit.ly/getreadygetwater

08/29/2026

No matter what kind of lawn you have—traditional, dormant, or lawn alternative—we’ve got tips to help you get the most out of your grass (or other groundcover).

Learn how to care for your yard at https://www.regionalH2O.org/lawns

08/28/2026

Long-term forecasts predict a rainy September, and this week is living up to the prediction. It’s going to be a mild, cool weekend with a chance of showers to end August and start September.

Find out how much to water this week with your Weekly Watering Number: http://www.regionalH2O.org/WWN

08/26/2026

This (yes, it’s real!) remember to only flush the 3 Ps down the toilet: P*e, Poo, and (toilet) Paper.

This will help protect your home’s plumbing and you’ll help prevent sewer backups!

Learn more ways to protect our region’s water while doing everyday activities with these 10 tips: https://bit.ly/10-tips-sourceh2o

08/25/2026

We’re giving you the go-ahead to mow your lawn less often. You’re not being lazy—did you know it’s actually better for your grass? Here’s why: https://bit.ly/ww-tip-3