NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- It's time for Illinois students to showcase their artistic skills. The state's Department of Transportation has launched its 2012 Rain Barrel Design Competition for the third ...

In New Orleans, it's advisable to keep an umbrella handy. Whether it's in the form of dreary sprinkles or a thunderstorm, rain is inevitable in this humid subtropical climate. Rain catchment systems, ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Botanic Garden produced this 9-minute online video, “Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In,” that highlights green techniques ...

During the warmer months, rain barrels capture rain water, reduce runoff, and make our gardens and watering practices more sustainable. But when winter arrives, freezing temperatures can prevent rain ...