When will it rain? It may be sooner or it may be later, but In Texas, according to an old saying, when it rains it never stops and when it stops it never rains. When the rains come, you can be ready to collect sweet water from the sky and use it for all or part of your home, ranch and landscape needs.
At the 2nd Annual Rainwater Revival set for October 8 in Dripping Springs, you will learn how easy it can be for everyone – an average homeowner, business owner or ranchland manager – to capture and enjoy the benefits of rainwater. You’ll have delicious, pure water, save money and take pressure off ground and surface waters that are in high demand and diminishing supply.
The lineup of speakers at the Rainwater Revival 2011 will educate and inspire – with topics including Rainwater Harvesting 101, Designing and Building for Rainwater, the Water/Energy Nexus, Installing your Own System, and Making Your Own Rain Barrels. State Rep. Doug Miller and representatives from two key state agencies will provide an update on how State and local governments are supporting and encouraging rainwater capture.
“We’ve got a great roster of speakers to learn from in between visiting vendor booths and exhibits, listening to music and enjoying food and drink, including rainwater,” said Karen Ford, a Dripping Springs marketing executive and event organizer. “I think people will be fascinated by J. David Bamberger, founder of the Bamberger Ranch Preserve, who took degraded ranch land and restored it beautifully. His presentation, entitled ‘Holding Water on the Land’ should interest anyone with a large piece of property or a small yard.”
Attendees will also hear and learn from a panel of homeowners who live comfortably and completely on collected rainwater. The Rainwater Revival is designed to help everyone get the most from free water from the sky and what to expect if it doesn’t rain for a while.
“It surprises people to learn how far a little rain can go in filling up a collection system,” Ford said. “Many people who live entirely on rainwater have had to purchase little or no supplemental water through recent droughts.”
The Rainwater Revival is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 8, at Roger Hanks Park on Highway 290 West in Dripping Springs. Admission is free. More information about the speakers and the award-winning event is at www.rainwaterrevival.com.
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Media contacts:
Laureen Chernow, 512.393.2296; laureen.chernow@co.hays.tx.us
Kathi Thomas, 512.479.9H2O; info@rainwaterrevival.com
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, July 19, 2010
NEWS RELEASE: RAINWATER REVIVAL POURS INTO DRIPPING SPRINGS ON OCTOBER 9, 2010
Celebration of collection, conservation, and common sense brings together rainwater harvesting professionals and enthusiasts in a fun, informative, and festive Texas Hill Country atmosphere this fall
Dripping Springs, TX – July 19, 2010 – From the seven hills of ancient Rome to today’s Texas Hill Country, rainwater collection has spanned the globe and the ages. To celebrate this timeless conservation practice, rainwater collection professionals and enthusiasts will converge just outside of Austin in Dripping Springs, Texas on Saturday, October 9, 2010 for the Rainwater Revival. The festive day will be filled with informative and entertaining presentations by professionals and users of rainwater, water conservation-related business vendor booths, rainwater system displays, and plenty of experts to provide guidance and services. There will also be food and drink booths, live music, and more.
A brainstorm of the Hays County Water Conservation Working Group, the Rainwater Revival supports the mission to spread the good word on rainwater harvesting and water conservation, the importance of which grows with our ever increasing population.
Hays County Commissioner Karen Ford, who has spearheaded the event, sees the daily impact of the growing population on the county’s water supply, but is encouraged by the diversity of volunteers, sponsors, and vendors who have rallied to the Rainwater Revival cause.
“No matter what your age, education, or political affiliation, we all need water to survive and thrive,” says Ford. “An almost endless resource has been available to us for time eternal, we just need to look upward.”
In addition to a roster of speakers providing an experienced cross-section of rainwater collection knowledge, the Rainwater Revival will feature a collection of 55-gallon recycled rain barrels transformed into works of art by local artists. The barrels will be displayed around Hays County during the weeks leading up to the Rainwater Revival and then auctioned off at the event.
Admission to the Rainwater Revival is free. The event will take place on the grounds of Roger Hanks Park in Dripping Springs, Texas. Festivities will kick off at 10:00AM and conclude at 5:00PM.
For the latest information on the Rainwater Revival, including speaker, sponsor, and vendor information visit the event’s official website at rainwaterrevival.com.
Dripping Springs, TX – July 19, 2010 – From the seven hills of ancient Rome to today’s Texas Hill Country, rainwater collection has spanned the globe and the ages. To celebrate this timeless conservation practice, rainwater collection professionals and enthusiasts will converge just outside of Austin in Dripping Springs, Texas on Saturday, October 9, 2010 for the Rainwater Revival. The festive day will be filled with informative and entertaining presentations by professionals and users of rainwater, water conservation-related business vendor booths, rainwater system displays, and plenty of experts to provide guidance and services. There will also be food and drink booths, live music, and more.
A brainstorm of the Hays County Water Conservation Working Group, the Rainwater Revival supports the mission to spread the good word on rainwater harvesting and water conservation, the importance of which grows with our ever increasing population.
Hays County Commissioner Karen Ford, who has spearheaded the event, sees the daily impact of the growing population on the county’s water supply, but is encouraged by the diversity of volunteers, sponsors, and vendors who have rallied to the Rainwater Revival cause.
“No matter what your age, education, or political affiliation, we all need water to survive and thrive,” says Ford. “An almost endless resource has been available to us for time eternal, we just need to look upward.”
In addition to a roster of speakers providing an experienced cross-section of rainwater collection knowledge, the Rainwater Revival will feature a collection of 55-gallon recycled rain barrels transformed into works of art by local artists. The barrels will be displayed around Hays County during the weeks leading up to the Rainwater Revival and then auctioned off at the event.
Admission to the Rainwater Revival is free. The event will take place on the grounds of Roger Hanks Park in Dripping Springs, Texas. Festivities will kick off at 10:00AM and conclude at 5:00PM.
For the latest information on the Rainwater Revival, including speaker, sponsor, and vendor information visit the event’s official website at rainwaterrevival.com.
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