Water Conservation in the Palouse River Watershed
Students identify aquatic macroinvertebrates collected from a local stream.
PC: Cailin O'Malley
Know Your Flow!
Groundwater levels of the Palouse are dropping, and it will take a community-wide effort to reduce groundwater pumping and protect our aquifers.
Join us throughout the month of April for Know Your Flow, a water celebration and conservation campaign!
our water resources
Water is a precious resource here on the Palouse. Our communities rely entirely on groundwater sources for drinking water and our surface waters have become contaminated with non-point source pollutants from agricultural and urban runoff. The Grande Ronde and Wanapum aquifers are the largest aquifers in our region. They are confined, meaning that there is an impermeable layer of substrate that prevents water from entering and recharging the aquifers.
The rate at which we pump water from our aquifers is greater than the rate that water is added to them. As a result, our aquifers continue to decline and conservation efforts become increasingly more important.
To learn more about the state of our aquifers, visit the Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee's website.
Sign up for our workshops!
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Everyday Water Conservation (April 7th)
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How to Build a Rain Barrel (all month long!)
Help out at our 16th Annual Pullman Stream Clean-up!
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Saturday, April 3rd
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Sunday, April 4th
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Saturday, April 10th
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Sunday, April 11th
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Saturday, April 17th
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Wednesday, April 21st
Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and water bottle, as well as garbage bags and nitrile gloves courtesy of PCD. Register early, as we expect volunteer slots to fill up!
Interested in helping to keep our streams clean year-round? Learn more about our Adopt-A-Stream program!
Check out these webpages to learn more about how to conserve water!
Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee
PBAC provides information on the state of our local aquifers, including yearly Water Usage Reports and other presentations and articles.
This webpage provides water-saving tips, including over 100 different ways you can conserve water in your home!
Get information on EPA-labeled WaterSense products, water-saving tips, and advice on how to read your water bill.
Calculate your water footprint to find out how many gallons of water you use each day, then compare your results against the national average!
Get device installation instructions and other information on how to calibrate your home water systems to conserve water!
Check out this guide to water-wise landscaping! It includes advice on landscape design, turf removal, irrigation, and much more.
City of Pullman Water Conservation Incentives
Find rebate options and devices available to Pullman residents.
City of Moscow Water Conservation Incentives
Find rebate options and devices available to Moscow residents.
Check out these fun children's links!
Learn about the water cycle, groundwater, water quality, the earth's water supply, and how you can conserve water!
Learn about easy ways to conserve water and take a fun quiz to test your knowledge!
Tip Tank Game (Water Use it Wisely)
Flip over the cards and reveal their pairs. Be careful not to drain the tank!
Discover Water Game (Project WET)
Play different games to explore fresh water and watersheds, learn about the water cycle, and discover ways to conserve water!
Don't Flood the Fidgits Game (PBS Kids)
Design a city that is safe from flooding, but be careful not to flood the fidgits!
Participate in our K-12 Student Art Contest!
Entries are due on April 30th, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
This publication was developed under Assistance Agreement No. NE-01J82401 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has not been formally reviewed by EPA. The views expressed in this document are solely those of Palouse Conservation District and EPA does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this publication.