#harvest rainwater

[solarpunks]

How the UN is Holding Back the Sahara Desert

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys with the UN World Food Programme to the Northern border of Senegal to see an innovative land recovery project within the Great Green Wall of Africa that is harvesting rainwater, increasing food security, and rehabilitating the ecosystem.

[ahedderick]

Yes, I could really use a barrel for catching rainwater. For now, buckets will have to do. We did NOT get anywhere near as much rain as promised.

[bumblebeeappletree]

You can grow tanks, rather than buy them, and they'll have a lot more water-harvesting capacity.

This video is about how living sponges (rain gardens) have far greater capacity than non-living manufactured water tanks, in that they utilize and infiltrate water during and immediately after rains to quickly make more room or capacity for the next rain - even if that rain comes just a few hours after the first rain.

Thus rain gardens (in this case, a water-harvesting, traffic-calming chicane or pull out) typically have much more potential for flood-control, groundwater-recharge, bioremediation (natural filtration of toxins), and heat-island abatement (due to the shading/cooling vegetation they grow and the cooling effect of the water transpiring through these "living pumps").

This works in any climate, but the vegetation changes as you change bioregions. The easiest path to success is to use plants native or indigenous to your area and site's microclimate. Go further, and select native plants that also produce food, medicine, craft/building materials, etc so you grow living pantries, pharmacies, craft suppliers, etc.

At minimum, make sure your tanks overflow to rain gardens, so that overflow is used as a resource. And place those rain gardens and their vegetation where you most need that vegetation, such as trees on the east and west sides of buildings to shade out the morning and afternoon summer sun for free, passive cooling.

The ideal, is that once this rain garden vegetation has become established the only irrigation water it will require is the freely harvested on-site water, so no importing/extracting of groundwater, municipal water, or other is needed. This way we can infiltrate more water into the living system than we take out - thereby enabling the recharge of groundwater, springs, and rivers; instead of their depletion and dehydration.

Get more info on how to do this and harvest many other free, on-site waters at:

https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/

where you can buy Brad's award-winning books, "Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond" at deep discount direct from Brad at:

https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/s...

For more info on the community water harvesting and native food forestry work check out:

https://dunbarspringneighborhoodfores...

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[ncdweller]

I chickened out at 0.95 inches. I remembered that if the water gets high enough, it starts filling up the water level gauge (pictured), and it takes months to return to normal.

I’ll be installing an ultrasonic water level gauge today, it’s a good time to do that for high-level calibration.

[retaswatersolutions]

What is the Use of Modular Rainwater Harvesting System

Rainwater, often overlooked, is a precious resource waiting to be harnessed. Modular rainwater harvesting systems are an innovative way to capitalize on this vital natural resource, altering how we preserve water in an increasingly water-scarce world.

[ediblegardenspointloma]

Rainwater Harvesting

In the City of San Diego seasonal rainfall averages about ten inches near the coast. Some recent drought years brought only three to six inches of rain. Eight-five percent of the rainfall occurs from November to March.

Tropical Storm Hilary brought an unexpected deluge in August. Anticipating this, we deployed thirteen rain barrels, checked the gutters and made sure all the connections for the rain tanks were functional.

There’s nothing like rainwater.  Garden plants and weeds seem to prefer it. Collection methods can be simple and low tech. We chose plastic trash cans that catch the runoff from our 400 square foot metal garage roof. Here’s the math for 1 inch of rain: 10 cups/sq. ft x 400 square feet = 4000 cups or 250 gallons. Writing this near the storm’s passage, we’re at two inches of rain in the last 24 hours.

Currently, I have eight 32 gallon and two 44 gallon Rubbermaid Brute trash cans lined up near the vegetable garden.. They are #2 food grade plastic. By request, I’ve received them for birthdays and Christmas over the years and they’ve increased in price. By storm’s end, I expect all to be full which totals 344 gallons plus another 50 gallons in the tall black can—almost 400 gallons.

After the rain, I cover the cans to prevent evaporation and mosquito breeding. Using a watering can, I irrigate the garden with the rainwater and consider it weightlifting The “bottom of the barrel” is used on fruit trees so the water is filtered through the soil. Two cans have low spigots so a hose can be used for irrigation.  At season’s end, we stack in store them in a corner behind a tall fruit tree.

In November 2015 we installed our first Bushman 305 gallon rain tank with rebates from local water authorities. Our son, Tim was a co-laborer. Enamored with the successful rain capture, we purchased an identical second tank four months later. They’re installed in a narrow area between the houses and mostly out of sight.

Because of the configuration of the rain gutters, the green tank fills first. When the overflow can is full we open the spigot at the bottom and drain the excess to a lawn area where there are five fruit trees nearby. The second best place to store rainwater is in the ground.

We were first inspired by Brad Lancaster’s Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond and his inventive measures in Tucson, Arizona. An internet search will yield many other resources if you’re looking to capture rainwater.

If you’re in the San Diego area consider contacting RainThanks & Greywater. We were inspired by the owner’s rainwater collection projects at an open house of her property.

[meyeraquascapes]

Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Gardens

Rainwater harvesting is an eco-friendly practice that involves collecting and storing rainwater for later use. One effective way to harness the benefits of rainwater harvesting is through the use of rain gardens!

[jamaicahomescom]

10 Innovative House Designs for 21st Century Jamaica: A Fusion of Culture, Sustainability, and Modern Living

[emmaameliamiaava]

The Steps To An Efficient Rainwater-Harvesting System

Here are 4 steps to build a rainwater harvesting system to collect & store water for later use. Learn the step by step process of the rainwater harvesting system for your home.   https://www.ultratechcement.com/for-homebuilders/home-building-explained-single/descriptive-articles/the-steps-to-an-efficient-rainwater-harvesting-system

[niharikarainy]

Borewell recharge, a fascinating dance between raindrops and underground aquifers, breathes life into parched landscapes. Imagine the rooftop ballet where rainwater takes center stage, pirouetting into percolation pits, replenishing hidden reservoirs beneath our feet. This artful maneuver not only quenches the thirst of communities dependent on borewells but also orchestrates an ecological symphony, harmonizing the delicate balance between human needs and nature's provisions. As we witness this hydrological pas de deux, we glimpse a sustainable future where each drop, like a tiny hero, contributes to the grand narrative of water resilience.

[nando161mando]

Rainwater samples reveal it is literally raining ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami

https://phys.org/news/2024-11-rainwater-samples-reveals-literally-chemicals.html

[thebloggerman]

How to Install Rainwater Harvesting for Your Garden

[bumblebeeappletree]

Did you know that water harvesting is a prevention method for both floods and drought?

Using the free power of gravity along with vegetation, Passive water harvesting is creating a living sponge to capture store and use rainwater to build a resilient, vibrant garden for both wet and dry weather.

Dr Cally Brennan, founder of Canberra Permaculture Design and Education, has practised permaculture and water harvesting for over 10 years.

In this short film, Cally will give you a toolbox of skills from preparation to storage and how to easily (and sustainably) water your garden.

00:00 Intro

1:05 Capture & Drainage

1:45 French Drains

2:40 Swale System

5:02 Tools

8:23 Trench System

8:58 Wicking Beds

9:42 Thank You

https://www.canberrapermaculturedesig...

https://www.canberraenvironment.org/

With assistance from the ACT Government under the ACT Community Zero Emissions Grants Program

[ncdweller]

The raw water tank sensor is ready to be installed.

It’s reading 0.0v right now, as it should.

A Shelly Uni Plus is reporting the level.

Now let’s hope it still works once in the tank.

[retaswatersolutions]

Ways to Recharge Groundwater

Water is one of our most precious resources, and groundwater plays a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Groundwater serves as a primary source of drinking water for millions of people and supports ecosystems by maintaining streamflow and wetlands. However, increasing demand and over-extraction of groundwater have led to declining water tables in many regions.