Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster

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“But especially as I drink the last of my water, I believe that we are subjects of the planet's hydrological process, too proud to write ourselves into textbooks along with clouds, rivers, and morning dew. When I walk cross-country, I am nothing but the beast carrying water to its next stop.”

--  Craig Childs, "The Secret Knowledge of Water"

More than 70% of the human body is made up of water.

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Umbrella Newsletter

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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