News and Information
May 2008: RWH & Members in the News
Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District promotes conservation in Virginia with a rain barrel program, says WTOP News.
The National Association of Realtors announces winners of the "Schools of the Future" contest, including several that use rainwater harvesting.
ARCSA Member Jim Ryan recognized for sustainable water initatives in Costa Rica by WC&P Magazine.
April 2008: Legislative Developments in Texas; RWH & Members in the News
Texas A&M University models conservation and sustainability, including rainwater collection, says Media Newswire.
RWH makes a comeback in Lancaster County with the help of ARCSA member Michael Stark, says LancasterOnline.
Drought, water conservation efforts result in water rate increases in the southeastern U.S., says USA Today.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. Several of the projects incorporate rainwater harvesting. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston.
RWH catching on in Canada, says Harvest H2O.
Boerne ISD leads the way in water conservation, says MySanAntonio.
Dayton, Ohio townhouses will have RWH systems, says For the Love of Dayton.
ARCSA member Brad Lancaster discusses RWH to kickoff sustainability festival, reports the Asheville Citizen-Times.
University of Georgia gets giant cistern, says OnlineAthens.
Oregon home runs almost entirely on rainwater, reports EcoSpace.
ARCSA's Billy Kniffen appointed TAES' first water resource specialist dedicated to RWH, says AgNews.
The Sundance Channel is airing a "Water" episode as part of their series "Big Ideas for a Small Planet." Our own preseident Tim Pope was involved with this program. Check it out this month!
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's pending proposal on "Standards for Rainwater Harvesting" will be considered on April 16. This is part of the rulemaking process after legislation was passed in 2007 to limit rainwater to non-potable use if the individuals using it are also connected to a public water supply system. Details on the proposed rules can be found in the executive summary. The rules are expected to be published in the Texas Register in early May, followed by a public hearing on May 29
The Texas Senate Committee on Government Organization holds a hearing on Thursday, 4-24, in Austin to consider whether the state "should adopt high performance building standards" as a way to "make more efficient use of natural resources," including water.
March 2008: Water-Wise Awards; TWDB Solicits SOQs for Research Grants; Accreditation Course; RWH in the News
TCEQ proposes rule changes dealing with RWH systems that connect to public water supply systems; public hearing to be held May 29.
Hawaiian Senate promotes RWH with a Concurrent Resolution.
Dallas area residents can submit their landscapes for the 2008 Water-Wise Landscape Recognition Awards.
The Texas Water Development Board is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for Water Research Study Priority Topics, including the effect of roof material on water quality for rainwater harvesting systems. SOQs are due April 23, 2008.
The first two 2008 dates have been set for ARCSA's accreditation course; visit link for more details.
Harvest H20 features an innovative idea for using captured rainwater, as well as an ARCSA member and an "extreme" conservationist.