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Rainwater Collection at New Sea Scout Base

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Two palm trees, one healthy and one dried, displayed indoors.In an earlier post, we told you about RainBank’s rainwater collection project for the new Sea Scout basein Galveston, Texas.

The team from Seattle-based RainBank is winding up the installation offour25,000 gallon water tanks for the Sea Scout Base.

Industrial facility with large storage tanks and fencing under a clear sky.The base and it’s platinum LEED rating is a credit to the Sea Scouts of America and their commitment to creating a better place for young seafarers. RainBank is proud to be a part of this worthy project and wishes smooth sailing for all those involved.

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Will President Obama Issue a Rainwater Collection Proclamation?


Wooden dock leading to a serene mountain lake surrounded by trees.The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA.org), a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and educate on sustainable rainwater collectionpractices, has asked President Obama to issue a proclamation, as well as to support enabling legislation, which would embrace rainwater collection as a solution toward national economic and resource challenges.

The rainwater collection industry, according to ARCSA President David Crawford, can foster job creation in areas associated with design, installation, education, research and development, component and consumable sales, plumbing, landscaping, roofing, guttering and maintenance of rainwater collection systems – the result of which would bringnationwide economic benefits.

Regional water shortages, reduction of demand on aging infrastructure, ease of treatment to high standards, security of decentralized water systems and the superiority of rainwater to nourish plants and animals are just some of the underlying reasons for this request.

Do you think President Obama will support the rainwater collection industry? Leave a comment below.

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Want to Learn More About Rainwater Collection in Seattle?


Snow-covered round shed in a winter forest setting.The practice of rainwater collection has been around for centuries. Until recently, it was thought to be a “hippie”or “doomsdayer” alternative, but rainwater collection is now increasingly recognized as a viable source of water. Cities throughout the US are supporting and encouraging rainwater catchment andpracticable waterconservation. The combined practices of collection and conservation are beneficial to the environment, the economy, and quality of water resources.

Seattle Public Utilities has an informative and comprehensive website with quality information on the practicality, concept andlegal requirements involved with rain water collection for residential and commercial applications. Withaging infrastructure, increased population and urban growth, cities like Seattle are adopting rainwater collection as a partner in water conservation.

Here are some links with more information about rainwater collection in Seattle:

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