Make rain barrels a part of your community’s stormwater management plan for residents! By collecting rainwater to be used later, we can reduce stormwater runoff. Less runoff means less strain on our storm sewer systems and less pollutants entering local rivers and streams.
Below are resources about rain barrels to share with your community:
Blog Posts
- Reduce Flooding and Protect Rivers with Rain Barrels | Download as Word Document
- Travels of a Raindrop: Stormwater Runoff | Download as Word Document
- Rain Barrel Sale Promotional Text | Download as Word Document
Social Media Posts
Videos
Install a rain barrel to conserve water at home! This video shows steps for installing a rain barrel at home with a flexible downspout elbow or a diverter.
Keep rain where it falls! In this webinar, you will learn how rain gardens and rain barrels help you conserve water and protect our local streams and rivers.