RAINWATER REVIVAL A ROUSING SUCCESS

An estimated 1,000 rainwater harvesting enthusiasts poured into Dripping Springs on Saturday, October 9 for the inaugural event celebrating collection, conservation and common sense

Dripping Springs, TX – October 13, 2010 – Rainwater harvesting professionals and enthusiasts, along with the water conservation curious, converged on Dripping Springs, Texas on Saturday, October 9 for the inaugural Rainwater Revival. The festive outdoor event drew an estimated 1,000 visitors who enjoyed expert presentations, unique shopping opportunities, live music, kids’ crafts, and more. The event’s much buzzed about rain barrel art auction succeeded in raising thousands of dollars which will be awarded to a Hays County school or class for a water conservation project.

“Whether organizer, volunteer, vendor, presenter, sponsor, or attendee we know it is always a leap of faith when it comes to an inaugural event, and we can’t thank enough those who made that leap for the Rainwater Revival,” said Hays County Commissioner Karen Ford, who spearheaded the event as part of the Hays County Water Conservation Working Group. “Because turnout for the event exceeded even our most hopeful expectations, enthusiasm for a 2011 Rainwater Revival began very early Saturday and has continued to grow.”

For those unable to attend the event, the Hays County Water Conservation Working Group will have rainwater harvesting information available on their new website at rainwaterhayscounty.org. Watch for details coming soon on how a Hays County school or class can apply for the rain barrel art auction funds for a water conservation project.