The Rainwater Observer

Does Rainwater Collection Reduce Stream Flow?

Colorado House Bill 1129 seeks to ease restrictions on rainwater harvesting in urban areas and would establish a pilot program in which extensive studies would be conducted to determine whether rainwater collection reduces downstream water flows.

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Which City Leads the U.S. in Promoting Rainwater Harvesting?

Tucson passes nation’s first rainwater harvesting ordinance for commercial properties. By April Reese | Oct. 16th, 2008 The city of Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday became the first municipality in the country to require developers of commercial properties to harvest rainwater for landscaping. The new water-saving measure — approved by a unanimous vote by the City [...]

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Is Rainwater Collecting Really Illegal in Some States?

Rain. Just because it falls on your roof doesn’t mean it’s yours.

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Greening the Desert

Using rainwater harvesting, swales, and deep mulching, a harsh desert landscape is transformed into a productive food forest.

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