Outdoor Conservation Articles

Conservation Articles & Technical Information

We value the way healthy landscapes add to the beauty and livability to our communities, but we also want to make sure our citizens have the tools to make the most efficient use of the drinking water so we can leave more water in the river for fish.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO SAVE WATER:

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LAWN & GARDEN:

A Little Bit About Dormancy

Appropriate Turf

Brown Grass Vs. Green Grass

Composting and Water Conservation

Let Your Turf Grass Go Dormant

Seven Crops Good For Dry Gardening

Soils Amendments and Mulch

The Art of Dry Gardening

Turf Facts

Water-Saving Tips for Vegetable Gardens

 2026 SPRING/SUMMER CONSERVATION MESSAGING:

Summer Droughts Every Year

What a Drought Declaration Means in Oregon

Conservation V Curtailment

You are Key!

What CRWP Members are Doing to Save Water