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What is a Watershed?

A watershed is an area of land that channels water, such as rain or snow, into a body of water like a lake, river or stream. Broadly speaking, watersheds are the land that collect, store, and transport water. A watershed can be small, such as an individual lake, or relatively huge, and include hundreds of thousands of square miles.

Where do we get our water?

Willamette River

The City's primary source of water is the Willamette River. The City has three surface water rights on the Willamette. During peak water use season in the summer, the Willamette River is the primary source of City water.

People tend to use several times as much water in the summer than they do in the winter. Most of this increase in water use is due to lawn watering. Many people use far more water than needed when watering their lawn, but it is possible to have a healthy lawn without overwatering. 

Lawns & Watering

Shower & Bath tips for using less water

Are some showerheads better than others?

Check for leaks around your home

• Leaks are the worst water wasters in your home. Water that leaks does not get used for any beneficial purpose, yet it was treated to be safe to drink.
• Check every faucet, toilet, showerhead, connector, and hose bib around the house for leaks. Even a slow drip can use 15 to 20 gallons of water a day. Larger leaks and running toilets can use up to 100 gallons of water per day or more.

Please click the links below for more information.

OSU Gilkey Hall Renovations (HPP-2023-18)

Rennie Building Alley Door Replacement (HPP-2023-19)

John and Louise Kierzek House Accessory Structure (HPP-2023-20)

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The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room at 4:30 p.m. 

The Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting will be held 9 am at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Administration Building.

The meeting agenda and packet are now available.

This meeting is open to the community.

Learn more about this committee.

This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted online only.

Please contact the Planning Division (541-766-6908 or planning@corvallisoregon.gov) if you need special accommodation to be able to participate.