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A Portland Water guide to native plant sale season

Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water than most non-native plants. Not sure where to begin? Don’t panic! Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season.

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Tips to help your HOA, multifamily building, or business save water every day!

Manage a homeowner association (HOA), community association, multifamily building, or business? Increased summertime water use may appear on your next sewer, stormwater, and water bill. The Portland Water Bureau can help you review your water use and save water and money.

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Go the distance with these water efficiency tips for gyms and athletic clubs

Looking for ways to save water—and money—at your gym or athletic club? Look no further! The Portland Water Bureau has you covered.

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A Portland Water guide to native plant sale season

Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water that most non-native plants. Not sure where to start? Don't panic!
Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season from the Portland Water Bureau, part of the City's Public Works Service Area.

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The Portland Water Bureau is seeking a Communications Intern

We are committed to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position.

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Widmer Brothers: Leaders in water-wise brewing

Widmer Brothers Brewing is a national leader in efficient use of water resources in brewing. Widmer uses around 3.77 gallons of water per gallon of beer brewed, while other breweries of Widmer’s size typically use five to six gallons.

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