Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers. Always start ...

Increasing wildfires around the world and documented severe drought—even in unexpected spots like Hawaii and the Southeast—emphasize the need to take steps to lower water use. Collecting rainwater in ...

A rain barrel is a large container placed under a downspout to collect rain as it runs off your roof. Usually, a rainwater barrel will have an overflow valve, a screen or filter to keep out bugs, and ...

NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...

YORK, Pa. — Pennsylvania is fortunate to have a large resource of fresh water, but it’s important to conserve, especially during times of drought. Jodi Sulpizio, a natural resource educator with the ...

James Engel Sunday, April 6, 2025 6:01 a.m. | Sunday, April 6, 2025 6:01 a.m. As spring and gardening season begin, some Western Pennsylvanians are setting up a tool to harness the results of April ...

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THOMASVILLE — Thomasville residents will soon have an opportunity to learn how to turn rain into gain through a pair of free, ...

WILLMAR — Residents in the city of Willmar are encouraged to do their part to keep city stormwater as free of pollutants as possible by participating in best management practices on their property.