Education & Tours
Discover a wealth of educational resources and explore our water system.
Here, you will find a variety of informative materials and interactive experiences aimed at enhancing your understanding of water management and conservation. Our educational resources include detailed guides, interactive modules, and engaging videos that cover everything from the water cycle to sustainable practices.
Whether you’re a student, educator, or simply curious about water utilities, our resources and virtual tours provide valuable insights and a deeper appreciation for this essential service.
Education Materials
We offer a variety of free resources, including many kid-friendly, hands-on models and informational guides.
Stormwater Public Education and Outreach
The City of Bend’s Stormwater Public Education and Outreach Program provides engaging educational experiences for learners of all ages, focusing on how to prevent pollution from entering our waterways.
Educational Program: Our Water System
Explore our water system, following the path of water from its source in the Cascade Mountains, through Bend, to the water reclamation facility where it is cleaned and returned to the environment.
DIY Home Irrigation Audit Kit
Outdoor irrigation accounts for 60% of Bend’s water production (about 2.8 billion gallons of water a year)! Are you curious how your irrigation system is performing and how much water you could save by adjusting or improving your irrigation system? Borrow an audit kit from the Water Conservation program to learn how well your system is working and start saving today.
To reserve a kit, email conservation@bendoregon.gov.
Ten Water Saving Tips for Restaurants
Ten easy tips for food service workers to help save water, save money, and protect Bend’s amazing water quality.
One Water Student Video Contest
Every year, the One Water Student Video Contest empowers local students to create 30-second videos on specific water pollution or conservation issues. The winners receive a $1,000 grand prize and the chance to work with a TV producer to adapt the video to be shown on local TV.
Tours
Learn more about how we collect and treat our water, wastewater and stormwater. Whether it’s a a virtual experience or a self-guided walking tour, there’s something for everyone. Perfect for all ages, these activities offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of water management and conservation.
Water System Tour
Take a virtual journey through the City’s water system, exploring where our water comes from, how it’s treated, and the infrastructure that delivers it to homes and businesses. This tour also looks ahead at long-term strategies designed to maintain a dependable water supply for the community.
Self-Guided Tours
Stormwater Walking Tour
Explore how Newport Avenue has been designed with stormwater tools to help keep the Deschutes River clean.
Tour Length:
About 1 mile.
Old Mill Green Infrastructure Walking Tour
Tour Length:
About 3 miles.