Hey Everyone!
The February 4th Barrel Making Workshop is full! See information
below about the Tour on February 4th, which is open to everyone. Kids
are always welcome!
I've opened up a subsequent workshop on Saturday, February 11 at City
College at 10AM.
Great News San Diego!
Rain Barrel Rebates for City of San Diego customers are here! The
program started January 15th, and there are limited funds, so act
fast. The more demand we show for rebates, even if they run out,
the more likely this program will take off as a more substantial
offering for the Water Conservation Department. If you have a
barrel/tank purchased after January 1st, the Public Utilities
Department will rebate $0.50/gallon up to 400 gallons or $200! See
the following link for details and to get an application:
http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/
resrainwaterharvesting.shtml
If you are thinking of getting a tank soon to take advantage of this
great opportunity, check out The Tank Source, in Alpine, our local
Tank Supplier. You won't find better prices:
http://www.thetankssource.com/sandiegotank/
Also, if you need help getting started, I offer consultations as
well as installations for rainwater tanks as well as greywater
systems, so don't be afraid to call or email.
Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Saturday, February1, 2012. 10:00pm-12:30pm
Location: City College, San Diego
We will provide clean, recycled, food grade 55 gallon plastic drums
along with a kit of parts to tap it for a hose fitting on the bottom
and an overflow on the top, as well as mosquito-proofing options.
You will be able to drill your holes and assemble your barrel onsite.
The class will begin with a presentation covering various facets of
water harvesting from understanding what your rainwater potential
is, how to use your rainwater, how to accommodate runoff in your
landscape, as well as greywater use and regulations. I will have
literature on hand from water agencies and other educational
material for you to take home.
The cost of the class is $75, If you would like to participate in
the workshop but do not want to take home your own barrel, the cost
is $25, sliding scale. If you would like to purchase an extra
barrel and parts, the cost will be $50. Cash or check will be
accepted. Don't forget that you can apply for you barrel rebate of
$27!
Please RSVP by Monday, February 6 to ensure your spot. Spaces are
limited to the first 15 people to sign up. RSVP to brook@h2o-
me.com or call 619.964.4838
Water Harvesting Tour
Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 1 :00 PM to 2:30 PM
Come see water harvesting in action! Guided by Water Harvesting
Professional and Permaculturist, Brook Sarson, you'll see how a
passive water harvesting techniques, combined with a 1525 gallon
rainwater storage system, as well as laundry and bath greywater work
together to grow a garden of edibles (including 20 fruit trees)
using only 1/4 of the water that most San Diegans use each day.
As you tour this urban farm setting, you'll see natural building
techniques including a cob chicken coop, decorative benches as well
as an earth pizza oven. Brook will be on-hand to talk to you about
solutions for your space and how you can make a difference by
conserving and protecting our most vital resource.
There will be a tour starting at 1:00, with light refreshments and
materials to peruse relating to water in our community. You will
learn about simple greywater systems, do-it-yourself options,
rainwater-harvesting systems, resources, or you can schedule an
appointment with Brook to assess greywater and rainwater
opportunities at your site.
Suggested donation of $5 will go toward supporting water activism in
San Diego. Please RSVP to Brook at [email protected] or call
619.964.4838 and I will give you the address.
Brook Sarson
H2OME
Smart Water Savings
619.964.4838
[email protected]
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Brook Sarson
H2OME
Smart Water Savings
619.964.4838
[email protected]
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