The Portland Water Bureau, in cooperation with the U. S. Forest Service, offers a limited number of tours annually in the Bull Run Watershed. All tours are planned and guided by a professional Water Resources Educator. During the tour participants learn about Portland's primary drinking water supply.

Summer 2010 tour dates: July 16, July 31, August 13, August 21 and September 10.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Portland’s tap water at its source! Learn about the protected resources that provide Portland with uniquely high quality drinking water. 

Advance registration required. Contact Jody Burlin at 823-7437 or by email for more information. The cost is $10.

Some things to know about public tours to the Bull Run Watershed:

• Tours are typically offered between July and October.
• Tours last 8 hours and are most often scheduled on a Friday or Saturday.
• A fee of $10 will be charged to each participant. The fee contributes to the transportation cost for the tour.
• Participants must bring their own lunch.
• Smoking is not allowed on tours.
• ADA-compliant restrooms are available, and ADA compliant transportation can be made available upon request.
• In the interest of water system security, all tour participants will be asked to provide identification information.