Rainwater harvesting is a great way to help the environment and reduce your dependency on municipal water sources. Dry, hot summers and light winter rains have caused some Texas cities to enact water restrictions in hopes of preserving this precious resource. Luckily, Texas encourages residents to harvest rainwater to reduce the burden drought conditions cause Texas’ already limited water supply. 

Water is a precious resource that we all rely on, and it’s important to teach our students about its conservation. By educating and inspiring them, teachers play a vital role in fostering a generation of environmentally conscious individuals. We will explore five creative ways that teachers can guide their students in conserving water and making a positive impact on our planet.

Does your truck ‘pick-up’ a lot of dirt? Does your minivan ‘wheely’ need a good washing? Well, as a ‘motor’ of fact, the simple act of car washing has more environmental implications than you might think.

Rainwater is a superior option over municipal sources for watering plants such as trees, garden crops, flowers, and turf grass. It is surprisingly cheap and easy to collect rainwater from your roof to supplement natural irrigation, which will save you money and reduce your use of the limited resource that is water. You can supplement your water needs between rain events, leave water for wildlife, and even wash your car with it.

It’s easy to make the case for saving water in a drought, but how can we make those conservation habits last?

Now that we’re in the full swing of summer, the perpetual issue of water conservation returns to the front of Texans' minds: how do we save water in a drought?

At the end of June each year, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires that every water supplier in Texas submit an updated Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), detailing the quality and safety of the drinking water. Each report is available to the public. Learn how you can find and learn from your CCR.

There’s a rumor going around that the state and local governments don’t want Texans to harvest rainwater on our own property. Nothing could be further from the truth! Texas has many state and local programs to help businesses and individual Texans harvest rainwater on their own property.

Get solutions for mosquitoes, stinky water, and clogs in your home rain barrels.

Water is a fundamental part of life for humans, animals, and plants. According to the Mayo Clinic, adults need between 11-16 cups of fluid each day and only 20% of that comes from food. The other 80% comes from beverages, including drinking water.