A plain blue rain barrel next to a house and some bushes - Cindy Shebley/Getty Images Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often ...

Ecology Action Center rain barrel workshops cover rainwater catchment, installation, maintenance, environmental benefits and ...

Something quiet is happening in backyards across the country. Homeowners who once ignored their downspouts are now redirecting them into barrels, cisterns, and modular collection systems. It's not a ...

A humble plastic barrel now sparks arguments that stretch from backyard fences all the way to state capitols. Homeowners roll out rain barrels with eco-pride, while regulators dust off rulebooks and ...

With watering restrictions in place in many communities across the Denver metro area, more people are considering different ways to conserve water and use it in their lawns. Installing a rain barrel ...

SOUTHWICK — During a discussion between water commissioners last year about the mandated water restrictions that town residents must deal with each summer, one commissioner, Dave Meczywor, suggested ...

Rain falling on Chattanooga’s rooftops can carry litter and other pollution into local rivers and streams, and city officials ...