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NYC gives away barrels through a program run by DEP.  You can learn more about it here:  http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/stormwater/rainbarrel.shtml Should you need further information: Contact your local elected official or Community Board to see if they have or are scheduling a rain barrel event this spring and summer.  Find your officials here: http://www.mygovnyc.org/ And your Community Board […]

We hear from people who use rain barrels who do so for many reasons: grow great flower gardens, reduce runoff that contaminates our water supplies, lower water bills, avoid flooding or seepage around home’s foundation, use water for outdoor cleaning projects but today, we celebrate those who are practicing vegetarianism and growing GREAT vegetable gardens

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

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

Re-purposed Rain Barrel Summer Project Need a project this summer? How about if you purchase a rain barrel and make it more attractive with some PAINT or PLANTS. When it comes to at-home water conservation, nothing equals a rain barrel. Placed near a gutter or downspout, it collects precious rainwater that can be used to