Mission: To reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff to surface waters through a comprehensive program of improvement projects, resource protection, and public involvement"
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Sprinklers, Downspouts & Rain Barrels
Do You Collect Water?
One of the best reasons to start collecting rainwater with a rain barrel is to encourage others to do the same, thereby spreading the culture of rainwater management that will improve the community and the environment. Just look outside your window the next time it rains. Imagine all the water that’s running down your driveway being put to beneficial use in your home and garden rather than washing pollutants into our waterbodies! Rainwater stored in a rain barrel has many uses. Some people find it mostly useful for watering their landscapes and gardens. For more information regarding the collection of rain water, please visit, www.rainbarrelguide.com.
The Brevard County Natural Resource Management Office, St. Johns River Water Management District, UCF Stormwater Academy and the Florida Agriculture and Extension Services Office have a goal of 1000 registered rain barrels by 2010.
Join your fellow Rain Barrel owners and register your barrel here:
Please provide your name, address, phone number and tee shirt size so we can send you your FREE tee shirt. Don't forget to upload a picture of your installed rain barrel to complete the registration.
For more information on constructing your own rain barrel click here.
Redirect rain gutter downspouts into landscaped areas instead of onto paved surfaces such as driveways. Rain and irrigation water that fall on paved areas wash pollutants into the storm drains. Make sure your sprinklers are watering grass and plants - not streets and driveways.
Remember to follow guidelines provided by the St. Johns River Water Management District www.sjrwmd.com
The Official Site of Brevard County, Florida
