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

Register For a Public Tour
Tour dates are set in the spring. To be added to the waitlist contact Kate Leatherbarrow, at 503-823-5351 for more information.

• Advance registration required. 
• Tours are typically offered between July and October, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, 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 costs for the tour.
• Participants must bring their own lunch.
• 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. 

Schedule a Tour for Your Community Group
A limited number of tours for community groups of 15 to 26 participants may be arranged upon request.  Contact Briggy Thomas, Education Program Manager, at 503-823-7407 to discuss tour opportunities.

• Tours are typically offered between late June and early October upon request.
• The tour guidelines above will apply.
• Do not register online.

Schedule a Tour for Your School Group
Tours are offered for school groups, grades 3-12, in May, June, September, and October.
Contact Briggy Thomas, Education Program Manager, at 503-823-7407 to discuss tour opportunities.

• Tour can accommodate one class per day, and all visitors must travel in one vehicle.
• Tours require at least 5-6 hours from time of departure to return.
• A maximum of three classes from any one school will be approved for tours during each full school year.
• School tours are free, but participants must cover transportation arrangements and costs.
• In the interest of water system security, all student and teacher names will be collected. Adult chaperones will be asked to provide identification information. 
• Allow a minimum of four weeks notice when requesting tours. Be aware that allowing four weeks notice does not guarantee availability of tours.