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Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is a stormwater management and water conservation strategy that is under-utilized in the Northwest. Rainwater harvesting reduces demand on other water sources by providing an alternative water source for human uses, and it mitigates damaging runoff from our stormwater system. Rainwater harvesting systems vary from simple rain barrels to cisterns capable of storing tens of thousands of gallons. Small systems like rain barrels are an easy way to get started and give rainwater harvesting a try. Check out this detailed guide to building a simple rain barrel.
Of course, with our wet winters in Oregon, rain barrels will only ...
Reduce your Runoff with a Rain Garden
Homeowners can reduce their own contribution to urban runoff by installing a rain garden or rain barrel. A rain garden is a shallow, landscaped depression where you can direct runoff from your roof, driveway and other hard surfaces on your property, allowing water to soak into the ground naturally rather than running off into storm drains. Rain gardens can be both a visual pleasure and a boon the environment, when planted with beautiful, hardy, low-maintenance and drought tolerant plants. Rain gardens also provide a natural home and food for birds, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Learn more about an easy way for all of us to do our part to ...