Living in the Sonoran Desert means learning how to do more with less ā especially when it comes to water. Among the most impactful of these solutions are green stormwater infrastructure and passive rainwater harvesting. From school campuses in the heart of the city to suburban homes in desert foothills, Arizonans can make every drop count. What is Green Stormwater …
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Learn how to create a well-designed, rainwater harvesting system for your landscape. Creating swales (depressions in your landscape) will store water in your yard to nourish plants and provide groundwater recharge. The system will prevent runoff, allowing you to reduce your water use and save money during the rainy season. Once a rainwater harvesting system is set up, costs and …
Read MoreWater harvestingĀ is the captureĀ and storage of rainfall to irrigate plants orĀ to supply people and animals. ItĀ is one of the oldest known gardeningĀ methods. Water harvesting dates back to theĀ beginning of agriculture. In the desertĀ southwest, Tohono O’odham, and HopiĀ tribes still harvest rainwater after theĀ onset of summer and winter rain.Ā Did you ever play in rainwater as aĀ child, building earth dikes and lettingĀ them go? …
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