Celebrate the Rain! Sign up for 2012 PRC Watershed Awareness Workshops/Rain Barrel

Rain Water Harvesting and Watershed Awareness

“Between Earth and Earth’s atmosphere, the amount of water remains constant; there is never a drop more, never a drop less. This is a story of circular infinity, of a planet birthing itself. “

The water molecules that we use and treasure today are the same water molecules that have always been on Planet Earth. We never get new water; therefore conservation and protection are essential.

Rainwater harvesting is an effective, ecological and economical method for the conservation and protection of this precious natural resource. By catching, storing and re-directing your roof water for on-site usage you can take advantage of this free source of precious water while at the same time contributing to a reduction in the combined sewer overflow (CSO) problem that plagues the Greater Pittsburgh and Philadelphia areas, helping to reduce flooding and nonpoint source pollution, and contributing to recharging our groundwater supply. You’ll also have a free source of non-chlorinated water for use in your yard and garden.

Learn how to harvest rainwater from your roof and divert it for on-site usage in the landscape.  Attend a rain barrel workshop and return home equipped with the knowledge and hardware needed (not the 55-gal. drum) to assemble and install a rain barrel. It’s easier than you might think.

Watershed Awareness/Rain Barrel Workshops

For more information please call (412) 488.7490 ext. 247 or email Nancy Martin

Price of the workshop - $35/person and $45/couple

Workshop gift certificates are now available!

April 12, 2012 Phipps Garden Center 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm	April 14th, 2012 Boyd Community Center 10:00 am to 11:30 am
May 12th, 2012 Construction Junction 11:00 am to 12:30 am

Prepayment is not required for registration.

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