Harvesting rainwater is one of the smartest ways of watering your yard. A rain barrel gives you gallons of completely free water, lessening the strain on local resources and your water bill.

Schwarz encourages the use of a rain barrel or a small rain tank to catch and save the water. Collecting rainwater during the ...

Ever heard that collecting rainwater is illegal? Well, it turns out that's (basically) an urban legend. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, collecting rainwater is not federally regulated ...

Mar. 11—Rain barrels that capture stormwater for reusing in yards are being offered for nearly half the cost thanks to a partnership of local agencies. Available online now, the rain barrel ...

The Bourne Department of Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) is again partnering with the Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer rain barrels to residents as part of a conservation ...

Reduces stormwater run-off to reduce water pollution and flash flooding. Instead of taking advantage of rainwater as a resource, most landscapes encourage it to leave the property as soon as possible.

Rain barrels are a great way to go green, as long as your neighborhood doesn’t frown upon them. [NikonUser]’s barrel sits up high enough that he has to climb up on an old BBQ and half-dangle ...

One way several communities have helped promote conservation among their residents is participation in the Utah Rivers Council’s RainHarvest rain barrel program.

Ogallala Commons and the West Texas A&M University College of Engineering will join to host a Rainwater Harvesting Conference on Thursday and Friday at the Amarillo Area Foundation, aimed at ...