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As long as you are not wasting water, it is up to you to decide how much to use. Using less water can save you money in the short term by potentially lowering your utility bill (and energy bill if you use less hot water). Using less water may save you money in the long run as well since increases in water demand are what necessitates expensive water treatment plant upgrades.

Corvallis's average indoor water use is about 66 gallons per person per day. Where does all this water go?

Overview 
The City of Corvallis recently passed a new ordinance to enhance community livability by helping protect water quality through stormwater pollution prevention. The implementation of the Urban Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Ordinance is one of the requirements that the City of Corvallis must meet in order to comply with state and federal clean water protection regulations. 

Corvallis enjoys a wealth of urban streams. Do you know that Corvallis has almost 20 miles of stream in an overall area of 14.6 square miles? Approximately 1,426 properties are adjacent to these streams, with 89% of these properties private and 11% of them public. In addition, approximately 40% of City-managed parks and natural areas contain a waterway.

The Streamside Plant Grant is available to Corvallis residents committed to protecting local streams and enhancing water quality.

Stream Stewardship
The Stream Stewards program is a volunteer program aimed at encouraging Corvallis citizens care for local streams. Each volunteer is asked to make a year-long team commitment to a stretch of a stream located within the City of Corvallis. As a volunteer, you may choose to join a Stream Team or create your own team. 

When water carrying pollutants such as fertilizer, pesticides, oil, antifreeze, pet waste, or paint enters a storm drain or stream, it is called an “illicit discharge”. Polluted stormwater can harm the streams and rivers we depend on for fishing, recreation, ecological value and our water supply. 

These documents are provided as a guide for City staff to help plan long-term sustainability of the Corvallis Forest.

Management

This page contains information about public activities in the Rock Creek Watershed, including pictures and videos. 

Watershed Education 

Rock Creek Camp