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Water: Vision

The Vision of the Water Action Team is that water conservation efforts will decrease the amount of water City residents use by one-half and will result in local streams that are clean and support sustainable populations of cold-water native fish.


Water: Goals

1. By 2050, there will be a 50% reduction in the water flow (quantity) from 2008 annual levels through the Corvallis minicipal water systems, currently including the Taylor and Rock Creek Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and storm water drainage system.

2. By 2050, the Corvallis watersheds will be revived to conditions that provide healthy habitat characteristics that support reproducing populations of cold-water native fish in Corvallis principal streams.

Water: Current Projects

 1. Three Waters – Plan and install a Sustainable Water Demonstration Site at the First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op South Store to demonstrate to the public how businesses and residences can reduce tap water use plus wastewater and stormwater discharge into municipal systems by 50% while maintaining current standards of living, health and convenience.

2. Dixon Creek Citizen Engagement - Engage property owners adjacent to Dixon Creek in the health and functioning of the stream. The City government has received EPA grant funding and has assumed primary responsibility for this project.

3. Jefferson Way Outfall Bioswale Project – Plan and construct an area along the west end of Jefferson Way at OSU that can treat the stormwater flowing out of the end of City stormwater pipes and treat the stormwater using natural biological methods prior to it entering Oak Creek.