Whether you own a large agricultural property, or are managing a small lot, there are many things we can all do to help conserve water. In addition there are many city, state and federal programs to help provide assistance and incentives for farmers and producers wondering how they will irrigate this year, or to help implement projects that will help our region make the best use of our limited…

Resources to help with water quality, drought, and efficient and effective use of water.

If someone told you that you could have free, high quality water delivered right to your house, would you take it?  When it rains, we are basically getting exactly that, fresh, clean water right at our door.  Instead of thinking of rain as something to divert away from our roof and into the stormdrain, Rain Harvest enthusiast see rain as a resource.

On its journey from the sky to the storm drain, a raindrop can collect many different types of contaminants. This could include particles of oil from the driveway, fertilizers, pet waste and even nicotine from a cigarette in the gutter. Although singularly they may seem small, collectively these stormwater pollutants can have a big impact on our health and the health of our watersheds.

How's the snow looking at your favorite mountain or cross-country ski trail?