CONSERVE WATER FOR LIFE
Known for its abundant rainfall it can be difficult for those living in
the Pacific Northwest to remember the importance of conserving water.
With an ever growing population and increase in water costs it is
important for everyone to use water wisely. Being conscientious about
water use and choosing to “conserve water for life” is a great way to
do just that.
Committed to the protection and conservation of natural resources, the
City of Tigard has participated in a number of outreach and education
programs in an effort to communicate the message of water conservation.
Conscious of the increased demand on resources due to a growing global
population, Tigard has taken the initiative to share the conservation
message with local, regional and global audiences. A few years ago,
through the International City/County Managers Association and US Agency
for International Development, the City of Tigard took the opportunity
to participate in an international exchange program with two cities in
Indonesia – Samarinda and Balikpapan. Over the past few years, the City
of Tigard has shared its expertise in the area of water distribution
and environmental education with their counterparts in Indonesia. The
partnership has provided Tigard with the opportunity to share the water
conservation message worldwide.
In August of 2005, Durham Elementary School teacher, Ms. Marilee Davies,
traveled to Indonesia to present environmental-related lessons to local
educators which were well received by administrators, teachers and
students alike. After Ms. Davies’ lesson, students in Mr. Salgiman’s 6th
grade class at Public School 003 – Balikpapan were asked to illustrate what
they had learned about the water cycle in a picture. The pictures were
wonderful representations of the lesson learned and the City of Tigard is
privileged to have the opportunity to share a few of those pictures in
this year’s Conservation Calendar!
Tigard would like to thank the students and teachers who participated in
making this project a success and for continuing to share the message of
conservation. The City’s commitment to providing customers with a clean,
safe and dependable supply of drinking water is made a little easier
thanks to the community’s conscious effort to use water wisely.
Congratulations to the winners:
Charles F. Tigard Elementary:
Jennifer N.-A.
Deer Creek Elementary:
Larri M.
Salena R.
Bobi W.
Kieshia E.
Cicely B.
Nicole D.
Michael A.
Durham Elementary:
Uvaria L.-G.
Avery B.
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St. Anthony:
Sofia F.
Ryan W.
Jennifer C.
Kate T.
Sydney D.
Balikpapan Public School 003, Indonesia:
Vivian Alamanda
Ade Putri Yulianti
Niken D.S.
Desak Ayu Noordiandra Febriswari
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Interested in a free calendar? Visit Tigard’s Library, City Hall and Water Building or
fill out the information
request. For more information contact the Water Conservation Program Coordinator
at 503-718-2599. (Supplies are limited, so do not delay!)
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