The Contra Costa Clean Water Program is encouraging people to set up rain barrels to collect water this rainy season to offset costs and potential droughts.

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 ...

Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one that's ...

For The Associated Press (AP) — Robin Blair does what she can to help her plants thrive. She plants them in good soil and keeps the weeds away. She also waters them regularly with rainwater captured ...

Robin Blair does what she can to help her plants thrive. She plants them in good soil and keeps the weeds away. She also waters them regularly with rainwater captured in barrels in the yard of her ...