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February 19th, 2008 by Central Basin Posted in Drought Information

Saving Rain for a “Sunny Day”

You’ve heard it before: Despite recent showers, Californians have a long way to go before we’re out of the woods in regards to last year’s water woes. This means conservation is key, especially on rainy days.

This month, a few Colorado Senators are going so far as to propose a change in their state law, to allow people to take full advantage of seasonal downpour by harvesting rain for later use. If you’re inspired, or perhaps just amused by this, here’s an interesting news clip on rain harvesting with the LA-based TreePeople Organization. (Video behind the cut)

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