Did you know that each inch of rain that falls on 500 square feet of roof equates to about 300 gallons of water? Instead of letting rainwater run off into storm drains, you can collect and store the ...

Installing a rain barrel has lots of benefits for you and the environment! A rain barrel is a large container connected to the end of a downspout used to collect rainwater and melted snow and ice ...

Water is essential for life. Your plants need water to grow and thrive, and more during the hotter months. Ever wondered about catching rain to use during times when ...

Penn State Extension will offer a workshop focused on the use and utility of rain barrels in Hummelstown. Collecting water in rain barrels can offer a variety of uses, which will be discussed and ...

Ecology Action Center rain barrel workshops cover rainwater catchment, installation, maintenance, environmental benefits and ...

Something quiet is happening in backyards across the country. Homeowners who once ignored their downspouts are now redirecting them into barrels, cisterns, and modular collection systems. It's not a ...