September 2017

Stormwater management is critical in these days of unpredictable rain events. Municipalities are required to divert rainwater from sewer systems and rain barrels play an important role in this process. NYC distributes over 10,000 barrels each year through their rain barrel giveaway, enlisting the assistance of residents in managing up to 60 inches of water annually.

Our rain barrels are part of NYC’s stormwater management plan. Check us out on page 52: http://www.waterrf.org/resources/Lists/PublicSpecialReports/Attachments/18/NYC_Stormwater_screen.pdf

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MUNICIPAL PROGRAMS HERE AND LET YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES KNOW WE ARE READY TO HELP IN YOUR AREA IN CANADA OR USA TOO.

Since 2003, World Water Monitoring Day has increased public awareness of and participation in protecting water by looking at our waterways more closely. Test kits have been made available at http://www.worldwatermonitoringday.org/ and results are published on their website.

Celebrated on September 18, World Water Monitoring Day gives all of us an opportunity to participate and further the goals of the day. There are event resources, action plans and lesson guides to help you in this effort. Knowing the quality of your waterways is a first step in protecting and enhancing them.

Because rain barrels reduce run-off, they play an important role in reducing water pollution. The more rain barrels in your area, the better chance you have of helping your local waterways.

Join us in a rain barrel fundraiser to support your local non-profit! See RainBarrel.ca/Fundraise-with-us for more information