Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster

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“Don't pray for rain, if you can't take care of what you get.”

--  R.E. Dixon (1937) Superintendent, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Spur, Texas

As reported by American Rivers, development and excessive impervious paving in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding counties contributes to a yearly loss of rainwater infiltration ranging from 57 to 133 billion gallons. If managed on site, this rainwater -- which could support annual household needs of 1.5 to 3.6 million people -- would filter through the soil to recharge aquifers, and increase underground flows to replenish rivers, streams, and lakes.

Considerations for Cold Climates

Considerations for Treatment in Cold-Climate Regions
www.stormh2o.com/SW/Articles/Considerations_for_Treatment_in_ColdClimate_Region_18280.aspx
An article on cold-climate considerations for LID water-harvesting earthworks and related strategies.

Stormwater BMP Design Supplement for Cold Climates, by Deb Caraco and Richard Claytor. Center for Watershed Protection.
vermont4evolution.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/ulm-elc_coldclimates.pdf (click to initiate download of 2.5 MB PDF)

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Upcoming Events

  1. Water Harvesting Presentation, Book Release & Signing with Brad Lancaster – Phoenix, AZ

    January 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  2. Borderlands Regional Watershed Restoration Practitioners Workshop

    February 8 - February 9

  3. Spring 2020 – Permaculture Design Course, Tucson, AZ

    February 8

  4. Online Water Harvesting Course Through Oregon State University

    February 10 - March 15

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    February 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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The Umbrella: Winter 2019/2020

THE UMBRELLA: A catch-all of resources, events, media, and more from Brad Lancaster   Rain Planting E-BOOK now available! Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1, 3rd Edition now available in E-BOOK format Plant the Rain gifts Get holidays gifts that spread the word and practice on how we can make the world a […]

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