Rainwater Harvesting Basics (1) Brad Lancaster

Brad Lancaster talks about his evolution into rainwater harvesting, and the current state of our freshwater resources. In his books, Lancaster writes about the importance of “planting the rain” and shares with readers the many benefits they receive when they learn how to keep their rainwater on site. In urban environments most rainwater falls onto impervious surfaces. The water runs off quickly, carrying litter and pollutants with it as it flows directly into creeks, rivers and oceans. Why not use this free resource to water your garden or lawn? The benefits of harvesting rain are many. Rainwater falls from the sky for free. Rainwater doesn’t contain salt and is a natural fertilizer that’s great for plants. When you harvest rain, you help reduce flooding and surface runoff. Keeping your rain in your garden or yard can reduce your water bill. If you live in an area with little rain, don’t despair. Lancaster harvests over 100,000 gallons yearly (379,000 liters) of rain and runoff in the soil of his 1/8-acre home in Tuscon, AZ. (12″ or 305 mm of average annual rainfall per year.) Filmed at Santa Barbara City College Lifescape Garden. Find out more: http://www.harvestingrainwater.com/ Producers: Jill Cloutier, Logan, Nevitt, Carol Hirashima Follow us: http://www.sustainableworldmedia.com   / sustainablew.  .   / swmnews   Subscribe to our Youtube channel!