Rain is always free.
© 2005 Brad Lancaster and Joe Marshall

Rain as our landscape’s primary water source.
© 2005 Brad Lancaster and Joe Marshall

A landscape draining resources. Arrows denote runoff flow.
© 2005 Brad Lancaster and Joe Marshall

A landscape harvesting resources. Arrows denote runoff flow.
© 2005 Brad Lancaster and Joe Marshall

A landscape on the wasteful path to scarcity. Rain, runoff, and topsoil are quickly drained off the landscape to the street where the sediment-laden water contributes to downstream flooding and contamination. The landscape is dependent upon municipal/well water irrigation and fertilizer.
© 2005 Brad Lancaster and Joe Marshall

A landscape on the stewardship path to abundance. Rain, runoff, leaf drop, and topsoil are harvested and utilized within the landscape contributing to flood control and enhanced water quality. The system is self-irrigating with rain and self-fertilized with harvested organic matter.
© 2005 Brad Lancaster and Joe Marshall