It is important to always be water conscious and do our part to conserve water, especially at our homes. To give people an opportunity to learn about ways to save and reuse water at home, Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD) and Carson County AgriLife Extension hosted a rainwater harvesting and xeriscape workshop for District residents on Tuesday, August 5. The event brought in 27 people from around the District and was deemed a success.
Attendees learned about the importance and benefits of harvesting rainwater, basic components needed for a system, the average cost of installing a system, an average number of gallons of water that could be collected from their households, and different ways they can use their harvested rainwater. Xeriscape gardens were also a topic of discussion. Guests learned what xeriscape gardening is, the benefits of it, different types of plants to use in xeriscape gardens, the best types of grass to plant for water conservation, and how much is enough when it comes to watering your lawns. Attendees were also able to view PGCD’s two rainwater harvesting systems and xeriscape garden.
If you were unable to make it to the event and are interested in installing a system or garden or would just like more information about rainwater harvesting and xeriscaping, please contact our office by phone at (806) 883-2501 or by email at kbritten@pgcd.us to receive more information and learn why it would be beneficial for you to implement your own rainwater harvesting system and xeriscape garden in your home or business.
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