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Call for Student Art: Help Us Create Our 2027 Water Conservation Calendar!

The Hillsboro Water Department is partnering with elementary schools in our service area for a 2027 water-themed calendar project, where K-6th grade students can submit drawings inspired by this year's theme: Little Drops, Big Changes.

Artwork Must

Be in landscape format, 11 x 8.5 inches.
Be created using marking pens, colored pencils, acrylic or poster paint, water colors, or crayons.
Use minimal words, if any, and ensure that they are large and legible.
Include the artist's name, school, grade, and teacher on the back of the submission or in email.

Submission Details

Artwork must be submitted by May 15, 2026.
Mail a physical copy to City of Hillsboro Water Department, 150 East Main Street, Third Floor Hillsboro, OR 97123 or
Email a scanned copy to Riley.Schleiss@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov

2026 Water Conservation Calendar Available Now

For 19 years, the City of Hillsboro Water Department has partnered with local elementary schools to illustrate a water efficiency themed calendar. The calendar project is a way for students to artistically express what they have learned about being water wise and aware. This year's theme is Welcoming the Willamette. The Willamette Water Supply System is almost ready to provide Hillsboro residents with an additional water source. With water from both the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers, Hillsboro will be ready for the future!

Classroom Presentations

Through the School Partnerships Program, Hillsboro Water Staff will visit classrooms and students to provide interactive lessons a variety of water-related topics. Teachers can schedule presentations or learn more about the available programs.

Indoor Water Conservation Tips

Indoor water usage, unlike outdoors, is largely the same year-round. That's good news, because it means a few water-saving measures can save a lot on indoor water consumption. Find 10 tips to start saving water indoors.

Outdoor Water Conservation Tips

Water usage increases significantly during the summer. Use these tips to curb your water use while still maintaining a green and vibrant landscape.

Be WaterWise this Winter Season!

Get prepared for winter by learning how to winterize your home.

Water Efficiency Rebates

Information and forms for current rebate programs.

Sustainable Gardening Tips & Pics

Please visit Hillsboro's Gardening website for pictures and tours of sustainable and native plants for this region of Oregon.

Weekly Watering Number

The Weekly Watering Number is the amount of water in inches that your lawn will need that week.

Water Calculator

The quick and easy Water Calculator shows you which water uses in your home are efficient and which are not and offers simple conservation tips that save water and energy.

Hometown Tap

Hometown Tap is a sustainable water filling station, which includes an innovative water chilling system and spigots to refillable water bottles with clean, high-quality local Hillsboro tap water.

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