Organizers of the Rainwater Revival are seeking grant applications from elementary and middle schools in 17 counties throughout the Hill Country to be used for water conservation education or rainwater harvesting projects at school sites. The award-winning Revival is a day of fun, music and events designed to help everyone learn how to capture and use rainwater for drinking and irrigation.
“Children’s activities at the Rainwater Revival are interactive, with arts and crafts geared toward helping them understand that both surface and groundwater are finite and easily compromised by a variety of factors,” Karen Ford, one of the event’s founders, said. “Schools are having a hard time financially and the grants encourage schools to incorporate these lessons into their school programs and to teach by example by using rainwater catchment systems at the schools.”
The grants are funded by the auction of professionally decorated rain barrels at the annual event. Hill Country area artists donate their time and talent, and many of the rain barrels are donated by local businesses. See last year’s works of art.
“Grants from the first Rainwater Revival were distributed last year to three Hays County elementary schools, but as the Revival grows and moves throughout Central Texas, we’ve decided to open the applications to elementary and middle schools in a larger area where water resources are prioritized,” said Christy Muse, Executive Director of the Hill Country Alliance, a non-profit whose mission includes protecting water resources.
Grants of up to $900 per selected application will be awarded for use during the 2012-2013 school year. The application deadline is June1, and recipients will be selected by July 1. Applications can be emailed to info@RainwaterRevival.com or mailed to HCA-Rainwater Revival, Attention Grant Program, 15315 Hwy. 71 West, Bee Cave, TX 78738.
Grant requests should include:
-A one-page description of the project, including number of students reached, expected outcomes, length or duration of project, and general management and participation in the project;
-Project budget, including grant amount requested and, if anticipated, matching funds or in-kind services (matches not required);
-Letter(s) of support from school principal and any others, as appropriate;
-Primary contact name, phone and email.
The 2012 Rainwater Revival, a free event filled with music, food, fun and rainwater education from basic to advanced, is set for Saturday, October 27, at the Boerne Convention Center, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Hill Country Alliance and others interested in responsible use and protection of water resources. For more information about the Rainwater Revival or the grant program, see www.rainwaterrevival.com.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Schools Receive Grant Checks from 2010 Rainwater Revival Rainbarrel Auction
Hays County, TX – With the start of the new school year comes an opportunity for new learning experiences. To help make that happen, on September 15 the Rainwater Revival Grants Committee presented $1,500 grant checks to each of three Hays Consolidated ISD elementary schools – Blanco Vista, Buda and Tobias. Teachers at the schools had proposed projects that will help students learn about the need to conserve water and how to collect rainwater to provide for a variety of needs. To fund another round of grants for the 2011-2012 school year, professionally decorated rain barrels will be auctioned at the upcoming October 8 Rainwater Revival in Dripping Springs.
Buda Elementary School fourth- and fifth-graders, as part of an after-school Green Team club, will use the money to buy and decorate rain barrels and learn about rainwater harvesting. Teachers at Blanco Vista and Tobias Elementary Schools also received grant checks.
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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
Buda Elementary School fourth- and fifth-graders, as part of an after-school Green Team club, will use the money to buy and decorate rain barrels and learn about rainwater harvesting. Teachers at Blanco Vista and Tobias Elementary Schools also received grant checks.
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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
Monday, September 5, 2011
Planning for the Rains to Come (eventually)
Sen. Wentworth wrote such a good article about rainwater that we want to be sure as many folks see it as possible.
by Jeff WentworthState Senator, District 25
"Whiskey's for drinking, water's for fighting," is a western saying usually attributed to Mark Twain.
Kendall County Commissioners Court just approved a local disaster declaration that will allow law enforcement and the county attorney to help the local groundwater conservation district detect and prosecute violators of the county's groundwater use restrictions, now at stage five.
We'll get past this drought, but you can start planning now for ways to conserve water when the rains return. You may learn about water reuse and gray water at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) site: www.twdb.state.tx.us. Gray water is water that normally would go down the drain after a shower or laundry load, but methods now exist to reroute it for outdoor uses.
Rainwater harvesting is big these days. Opportunities to learn all about it are scheduled throughout the Hill Country in the months ahead.
An interesting note about rainwater from the Rainwater Revival Web site states that just one inch of rain harvested from 1,000 square feet of roof can yield 625 gallons of water.
Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Hays County Office of the Texas Agrilife Extension Service will conduct a rainwater harvesting workshop at the Extension office in San Marcos. You may get full details at http://hays-tx.tamu.edu.
The Second Annual Rainwater Revival takes place Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Roger Hanks Park on Highway 290 West in Dripping Springs. Last year more than 1,000 people learned about rainwater harvesting and conservation.
Those attending will hear from homeowners who live totally on collected rainwater, and information will be useful to homeowners, business owners and ranch mangers.
State Rep. Doug Miller and representatives from state agencies will provide updates on what state and local governments are doing to support and encourage rainwater capture.
It's a day of family fun with vendor booths, exhibits, food and music. For complete details, visit www.rainwaterrevival.com.
The following Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne is hosting a rainwater harvest workshop. Boerne resident John Kight, a professional engineer, will provide the latest technological information and practical advice.
Kight, a member of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, built his own home with no well or outside water source. Attendees will visit his home to see how a system can work to provide all household and landscaping needs. Kight also will speak at the Dripping Springs event.
In the meantime, the TWDB has brochures available to help you conserve water inside and outside your home. I've listed some of their common-sense suggestions below.
* Install water-efficient toilets.
* Don't let the water run while brushing your teeth or shampooing.
* Take shorter showers instead of baths. A five-minute shower uses only 10-15 gallons of water. A full bathtub can use up to 70 gallons of water.
Texans must work together to ensure we have enough water to last until the rains come.
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by Jeff WentworthState Senator, District 25
"Whiskey's for drinking, water's for fighting," is a western saying usually attributed to Mark Twain.
Kendall County Commissioners Court just approved a local disaster declaration that will allow law enforcement and the county attorney to help the local groundwater conservation district detect and prosecute violators of the county's groundwater use restrictions, now at stage five.
We'll get past this drought, but you can start planning now for ways to conserve water when the rains return. You may learn about water reuse and gray water at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) site: www.twdb.state.tx.us. Gray water is water that normally would go down the drain after a shower or laundry load, but methods now exist to reroute it for outdoor uses.
Rainwater harvesting is big these days. Opportunities to learn all about it are scheduled throughout the Hill Country in the months ahead.
An interesting note about rainwater from the Rainwater Revival Web site states that just one inch of rain harvested from 1,000 square feet of roof can yield 625 gallons of water.
Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Hays County Office of the Texas Agrilife Extension Service will conduct a rainwater harvesting workshop at the Extension office in San Marcos. You may get full details at http://hays-tx.tamu.edu.
The Second Annual Rainwater Revival takes place Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Roger Hanks Park on Highway 290 West in Dripping Springs. Last year more than 1,000 people learned about rainwater harvesting and conservation.
Those attending will hear from homeowners who live totally on collected rainwater, and information will be useful to homeowners, business owners and ranch mangers.
State Rep. Doug Miller and representatives from state agencies will provide updates on what state and local governments are doing to support and encourage rainwater capture.
It's a day of family fun with vendor booths, exhibits, food and music. For complete details, visit www.rainwaterrevival.com.
The following Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne is hosting a rainwater harvest workshop. Boerne resident John Kight, a professional engineer, will provide the latest technological information and practical advice.
Kight, a member of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, built his own home with no well or outside water source. Attendees will visit his home to see how a system can work to provide all household and landscaping needs. Kight also will speak at the Dripping Springs event.
In the meantime, the TWDB has brochures available to help you conserve water inside and outside your home. I've listed some of their common-sense suggestions below.
* Install water-efficient toilets.
* Don't let the water run while brushing your teeth or shampooing.
* Take shorter showers instead of baths. A five-minute shower uses only 10-15 gallons of water. A full bathtub can use up to 70 gallons of water.
Texans must work together to ensure we have enough water to last until the rains come.
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Rainwater Revival Offers Expert Advice on Capturing Bounty from the Sky
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
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
Monday, June 13, 2011
Award-winning Rainwater Revival Set for October 8
Day of fun, music and events helps citizens and businesses learn how to capture and use rainwater for drinking and irrigation.
The award-winning Rainwater Revival has been set for October 8 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Roger Hanks Park in Dripping Springs. The second annual event will include many of the features that made the 2010 event a success, with vendors, an auction of professionally decorated rain barrels, speakers on many rain-harvesting-related topics, music and food. An estimated 1,000 people attended the event last October in the Texas Hill Country.
Envision Central Texas, a non-profit organization designed to address growth while recognizing the interests of the region’s citizens, recently named the 2010 Rainwater Revival winner of its Community Stewardship Award for Public Awareness. Karen Ford, who was Precinct 4 County Commissioner in 2010 and led the Hays County Water Conservation Working Group (HCWCWG) that produced the Revival, accepted the award on behalf of the County and the HCWCWG from Hays County Judge Bert Cobb, M.D., one of several regional elected officials who presented Envision Central Texas awards in different categories. Award winners in all categories received a hand-blown glass bowl from Hays County business Wimberley Glass Works.
Hays County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant has already requested and received a commitment from the Hays County Commissioners Court to help sponsor the 2011 Revival. Other sponsors to date include the Hill Country Alliance, which is producing the 2011 event, the Lower Colorado River Authority, Kathi Thomas Design, The Preserve at Walnut Springs and Austin Green Water.
The HCWCWG developed the Rainwater Revival to call attention to the ways in which everyone from the average homeowner to large businesses could take advantage of rainwater catchment as a way to conserve water, a priority in Hays County and much of Central Texas.
“During two recent years of drought, homes with rainwater catchment systems were able to avoid having to buy trucked-in water or drill new wells into an aquifer that is already being depleted,” said Ford. “The Rainwater Revival will help everyone who is interested in finding a kinder, less expensive way to have water learn how rainwater catchment can fit into their lifestyle and budget.”
For more information on helping to make the second annual Rainwater Revival a splashing success by becoming a sponsor, vendor or participant, go to www.rainwaterrevival.com.
Media contacts:
Laureen Chernow, 512.393.2296; laureen.chernow@co.hays.tx.us
Kathi Thomas, 512.479.9H2O; info@rainwaterrevival.com
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Rainwater Revival is thrilled to be a finalist for Envison Central Texas' Community Stewardship Awards. The RR is one of 15 finalists for 5 Community Stewardship awards. The winners will be annouced at Envision Central Texas' sixth annual awards event Friday, May 6, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Austin. Envision Central Texas for more info.
The first Rainwater Revival was a unique festival, held October, 9, 2010, celebrating collection, conservation & common sense. The second Rainwater Revival will be Saturday, October 8, 2011, once again at Roger Hanks Park in Dripping Springs, beginning at 10AM.
The first Rainwater Revival was a unique festival, held October, 9, 2010, celebrating collection, conservation & common sense. The second Rainwater Revival will be Saturday, October 8, 2011, once again at Roger Hanks Park in Dripping Springs, beginning at 10AM.
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, October 4, 2010
RAINWATER REVIVAL SET TO OVERFLOW WITH FUN, INFORMATION, MUSIC AND MORE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
Inaugural event celebrates conservation in a festive Hill Country setting with a stellar line-up of speakers, musicians, kids’ crafts, shopping, and rain barrel art auction
Dripping Springs, TX – October 1, 2010 – Rainwater harvesting professionals and enthusiasts, along with the water conservation curious, are set to converge on Dripping Springs, Texas on Saturday, October 9 from 10am – 5pm for the Rainwater Revival. The festive outdoor event featuring live music, expert presentations, kids’ crafts, shopping, rain barrel art auction, food, and more will be held at Roger Hanks Park, conveniently located just over 1 mile west of the intersection of Highway 290 and Ranch Road 12. Admission to the Rainwater Revival is free.
Along with a stellar roster of rainwater harvesting experts sharing their knowledge and advice, the Rainwater Revival promises a terrific music line-up with Austin favorites The Derailers, as well as Bob Livingston’s Cowboys & Indians, whose “country ‘n eastern” music will entrance attendees with songs and yodels from Texas, and ragas and chants from India. Kid favorite, the award-winning performer Joe McDermott, will keep the young set rocking. More fun than playing in the rain will be playing at the Raindrop Stop, where kids will be able to express their creativity at the (rain)watercolor painting station and with Rain Refrains poetry, while their scientific minds learn more about water conservation with Aquifer in a Cup.
Having created a buzz from Austin to Australia, the now famous rain barrel art trail will find its final destination at the Rainwater Revival, when the six fully functional 55-gallon recycled rain barrels beautifully transformed by local artists are auctioned off at the event. Proceeds from the barrel auction will be awarded to a Hays County school or class for a water conservation project.
Thanks to a tide of early buzz, the inaugural Rainwater Revival sold out of vendor booth space. Shoppers will have the opportunity to browse, learn more about, and buy a variety of rainwater harvesting-related items, as well as check out unique and eco-friendly items from vendors such as Alamo Organics and Green Living Everyday. Fleegal Farms will be on hand with loads of natural, healthy soaps and skincare, and rising fashion star Rancho Ojo de Agua will have a selection of their acclaimed purses, dresses, and more created from repurposed feed bags. PAWS Shelter and Humane Society will be setting up shop with their four-legged friendly “Re-tails” Boutique, and the Boling Gallery will offer a smart selection of low water-use plants. Landscape designers and builders will also be on hand to share their expertise and services.
Thanks to a first of its kind collaboration, the Rainwater Revival will feature a complete and functioning rainwater harvesting system -- right down to delicious drinking water -- constructed on-site just for the event. And, in the eco-friendly spirit, Recon Services will be set up at the Rainwater Revival with a recycling trailer accepting cans, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard.
To plan your Rainwater Revival day, visit www.RainwaterRevival.com for the complete schedule of speakers, musical performances, and other events.
Dripping Springs, TX – October 1, 2010 – Rainwater harvesting professionals and enthusiasts, along with the water conservation curious, are set to converge on Dripping Springs, Texas on Saturday, October 9 from 10am – 5pm for the Rainwater Revival. The festive outdoor event featuring live music, expert presentations, kids’ crafts, shopping, rain barrel art auction, food, and more will be held at Roger Hanks Park, conveniently located just over 1 mile west of the intersection of Highway 290 and Ranch Road 12. Admission to the Rainwater Revival is free.
Along with a stellar roster of rainwater harvesting experts sharing their knowledge and advice, the Rainwater Revival promises a terrific music line-up with Austin favorites The Derailers, as well as Bob Livingston’s Cowboys & Indians, whose “country ‘n eastern” music will entrance attendees with songs and yodels from Texas, and ragas and chants from India. Kid favorite, the award-winning performer Joe McDermott, will keep the young set rocking. More fun than playing in the rain will be playing at the Raindrop Stop, where kids will be able to express their creativity at the (rain)watercolor painting station and with Rain Refrains poetry, while their scientific minds learn more about water conservation with Aquifer in a Cup.
Having created a buzz from Austin to Australia, the now famous rain barrel art trail will find its final destination at the Rainwater Revival, when the six fully functional 55-gallon recycled rain barrels beautifully transformed by local artists are auctioned off at the event. Proceeds from the barrel auction will be awarded to a Hays County school or class for a water conservation project.
Thanks to a tide of early buzz, the inaugural Rainwater Revival sold out of vendor booth space. Shoppers will have the opportunity to browse, learn more about, and buy a variety of rainwater harvesting-related items, as well as check out unique and eco-friendly items from vendors such as Alamo Organics and Green Living Everyday. Fleegal Farms will be on hand with loads of natural, healthy soaps and skincare, and rising fashion star Rancho Ojo de Agua will have a selection of their acclaimed purses, dresses, and more created from repurposed feed bags. PAWS Shelter and Humane Society will be setting up shop with their four-legged friendly “Re-tails” Boutique, and the Boling Gallery will offer a smart selection of low water-use plants. Landscape designers and builders will also be on hand to share their expertise and services.
Thanks to a first of its kind collaboration, the Rainwater Revival will feature a complete and functioning rainwater harvesting system -- right down to delicious drinking water -- constructed on-site just for the event. And, in the eco-friendly spirit, Recon Services will be set up at the Rainwater Revival with a recycling trailer accepting cans, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard.
To plan your Rainwater Revival day, visit www.RainwaterRevival.com for the complete schedule of speakers, musical performances, and other events.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
RAIN BARREL ART
Inspired by her bumper crop of peppers, Melodie Greider of Stick Horse Studios created this masterpiece "Agua Caliente". Rain barrel trail details revealed on September 1st and all barrels will be auctioned off at the event on October 9th. Thanks again to Wesley Gallery for donating the paint and to Green Water for donating the barrels.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
49 WATER SAVING TIPS
The Texas Water Development Board reports that Texas’ conventional fresh-water supplies are already 75 to 80 percent developed. The more efficient use of our precious water resources through water conservation and reuse holds a real potential to both preserve and extend limited water supplies and to save Texans real money. Consider that even a 10 to 15 percent reduction in personal water use can save Texas’ water and sewer rate payers billions of dollars over the next 50 years. However, the effort to conserve water must begin now with each individual. The TWDB has posted on their site 49 water (and money) saving tips. Some might be obvious, but others might spark a new water saving habit. Get the tips here.
Friday, August 20, 2010
RAINWATER REVIVAL ANNOUNCES SPEAKER AND LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP
Celebration of collection, conservation, and common sense will be raining knowledge, music, and fun in Dripping Springs, Texas on October 9
Dripping Springs, TX – August 20, 2010 – The Rainwater Revival today announced the speaker and live music line-up for this outdoor festival created to celebrate the timeless conservation practice of rainwater collection. Professionals and enthusiasts will converge just outside of Austin in Dripping Springs, Texas on Saturday, October 9, 2010 to learn from rainwater harvesting experts Alan Rossing, Billy Kniffen, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chuck Lemmond, Marianne Simmons, Richard Heinichen, Kasey Mock, and Bryan Davis. The day will also have a musical flair with live performances by The Derailers, Bob Livingston’s Cowboys & Indians, and kid favorite Joe McDermott. Admission to the Rainwater Revival is free. The event will take place on the grounds of Roger Hanks Park in Dripping Springs, Texas.
The Rainwater Revival promises something for every level of rainwater harvesting knowledge, from the rainwater curious to ardent rainwater enthusiasts.
“We could not be more pleased with our roster of speakers, many of whom are not only rainwater pioneers, but also conservation celebrities who have been covered from local media to the New York Times and even Gourmet,” said Hays County Commissioner Karen Ford, who has spearheaded the event.
With Dripping Springs just a stone’s skip from the “Live Music Capital of the World’ no event would be complete without stellar live music and the Rainwater Revival will not disappoint. The music of The Derailers, a favorite Austin band with a loyal following, celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of today’s country music. Bob Livingston’s Cowboys & Indians are a truly unique collective of local musicians, using indigenous instruments, mixed themes, influences, rhythms, instrumentation, and insights from both East and West. With songs and yodels from Texas, and ragas and chants from India, Cowboys & Indians are pioneers of “country 'n eastern music.” And the kids will be rocking to the beat when Parents’ Choice Award winner, singer/songwriter, and “maestro of the imagination” Joe McDermott takes the stage.
Rainwater Revival festivities will kick off at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 9 and conclude at 5:00PM. The official schedule of speakers and musical performances will be posted before the event at www.RainwaterRevival.com.
More about the Rainwater Revival
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.
In addition to a roster of speakers providing an experienced cross-section of rainwater collection knowledge, and a stellar musical line-up, the Rainwater Revival will feature food booths, shopping, kids’ crafts, and 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.
For the most up to date information on the Rainwater Revival, visit the event’s official website at www.RainwaterRevival.com or follow the event at www.facebook.com/rainwaterrevival.
Dripping Springs, TX – August 20, 2010 – The Rainwater Revival today announced the speaker and live music line-up for this outdoor festival created to celebrate the timeless conservation practice of rainwater collection. Professionals and enthusiasts will converge just outside of Austin in Dripping Springs, Texas on Saturday, October 9, 2010 to learn from rainwater harvesting experts Alan Rossing, Billy Kniffen, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chuck Lemmond, Marianne Simmons, Richard Heinichen, Kasey Mock, and Bryan Davis. The day will also have a musical flair with live performances by The Derailers, Bob Livingston’s Cowboys & Indians, and kid favorite Joe McDermott. Admission to the Rainwater Revival is free. The event will take place on the grounds of Roger Hanks Park in Dripping Springs, Texas.
The Rainwater Revival promises something for every level of rainwater harvesting knowledge, from the rainwater curious to ardent rainwater enthusiasts.
“We could not be more pleased with our roster of speakers, many of whom are not only rainwater pioneers, but also conservation celebrities who have been covered from local media to the New York Times and even Gourmet,” said Hays County Commissioner Karen Ford, who has spearheaded the event.
With Dripping Springs just a stone’s skip from the “Live Music Capital of the World’ no event would be complete without stellar live music and the Rainwater Revival will not disappoint. The music of The Derailers, a favorite Austin band with a loyal following, celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of today’s country music. Bob Livingston’s Cowboys & Indians are a truly unique collective of local musicians, using indigenous instruments, mixed themes, influences, rhythms, instrumentation, and insights from both East and West. With songs and yodels from Texas, and ragas and chants from India, Cowboys & Indians are pioneers of “country 'n eastern music.” And the kids will be rocking to the beat when Parents’ Choice Award winner, singer/songwriter, and “maestro of the imagination” Joe McDermott takes the stage.
Rainwater Revival festivities will kick off at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 9 and conclude at 5:00PM. The official schedule of speakers and musical performances will be posted before the event at www.RainwaterRevival.com.
More about the Rainwater Revival
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.
In addition to a roster of speakers providing an experienced cross-section of rainwater collection knowledge, and a stellar musical line-up, the Rainwater Revival will feature food booths, shopping, kids’ crafts, and 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.
For the most up to date information on the Rainwater Revival, visit the event’s official website at www.RainwaterRevival.com or follow the event at www.facebook.com/rainwaterrevival.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
RAIN BARREL ART
Dripping Springs, Texas artist Julie Speir has unveiled our the first artistically transformed rain barrel! The Rainwater Revival will have an art trail of painted rain barrels around the area before the event. Enjoy this sneak peek of her artistically transformed and gorgeous, nature-inspired rain barrel. And for the latest Rainwater Revival updates, be sure to follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/rainwaterrevival.
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.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
REPORT: WATER USE IN TEXAS INCREASES DRAMATICALLY IN THE SUMER
The National Wildlife Federation and the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club released a joint report on outdoor water use in 18 Texas cities. The report found that water use in these cities increases an average of 58 percent during July, August and September when compared to winter use. The report recommends seven efficiency measures that have a proven track report at reducing landscaping water use including rainwater harvesting. Read more about the report (plus link to report) on eponline.com.
Friday, February 26, 2010
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS MEETING A HUGE SUCCESS
It was a good thing it was a snowy night otherwise we might not have had room! Our Call for Volunteers meeting on Tuesday was a huge success! Almost every seat was filled and the enthusiasm was overflowing. Everyone was brimming with good ideas and the can-do spirit to implement.
If you have not already joined our page on Facebook, please do!
If you have not already joined our page on Facebook, please do!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
The Rainwater Revival is coming to Dripping Springs on 10-9-10 and we're harvesting volunteers!
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. We welcome motivated and enthusiastic people who enjoy helping others, working with supportive colleagues, and contributing to increased awareness of rainwater harvesting. We all survived a historic drought last summer, and we are ready to celebrate the rain’s return and fill up our community with water conservation knowledge.
For more event information and an opportunity to enlist in the planning and/or production of The Rainwater Revival, please join them Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at:
Hays County Precinct 4 Building
195 Roger Hanks Parkway
Dripping Springs TX 78620
For more information now, please email:
info@rainwaterrevival.com
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. We welcome motivated and enthusiastic people who enjoy helping others, working with supportive colleagues, and contributing to increased awareness of rainwater harvesting. We all survived a historic drought last summer, and we are ready to celebrate the rain’s return and fill up our community with water conservation knowledge.
For more event information and an opportunity to enlist in the planning and/or production of The Rainwater Revival, please join them Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at:
Hays County Precinct 4 Building
195 Roger Hanks Parkway
Dripping Springs TX 78620
For more information now, please email:
info@rainwaterrevival.com
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