It’s said that April showers bring May flowers, so the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is offering an informative session on “harvesting” rainwater to help you learn how to nurture those flowers in May.
On Saturday, April 17th at the Comox Valley compost education centre Bob Burgess of Rainwater Connections will be speaking about progressive, yet realistic, means of "harvesting" rainwater and using it in a more productive and beneficial way. In addition, CVRD contract educator Gayle Bates will provide Comox Valley water users with a first-hand look at various water efficiency measures (i.e.low flow toilets, rain barrels, xeriscaping, etc.) that you can adopt to lead the way in your neighbourhood.
Rain barrels catch rain from roofs, storing water that can be used to care for lawns and gardens or even wash your car. Although rain barrels alone do not account for a significant reduction of water due to their limited storage capacity , rain barrel users are often more likely to consider other water efficient measures such as limiting lawn sprinkling and replacing older, water guzzling toilets or appliances.
“The rain barrel program is a simple measure that all homeowners can set up to assist in accomplishing the goals established in the water efficiency plan,” said CVRD’s engineering analyst Michael Zbarsky. “This workshop on how to harvest rainwater helps to raise awareness and builds a culture of rainwater reuse in the Comox Valley.”
The water efficiency plan is a partnership between the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox and the Comox Valley Regional District. For more information on the plan and the local Comox Valley water system visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/water.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
Media contact:
Koreen Gurak
Manager of communication
Public Affairs and Information Systems Branch
Tel: 250-334-6066
On Saturday, April 17th at the Comox Valley compost education centre Bob Burgess of Rainwater Connections will be speaking about progressive, yet realistic, means of "harvesting" rainwater and using it in a more productive and beneficial way. In addition, CVRD contract educator Gayle Bates will provide Comox Valley water users with a first-hand look at various water efficiency measures (i.e.low flow toilets, rain barrels, xeriscaping, etc.) that you can adopt to lead the way in your neighbourhood.
Rain barrels catch rain from roofs, storing water that can be used to care for lawns and gardens or even wash your car. Although rain barrels alone do not account for a significant reduction of water due to their limited storage capacity , rain barrel users are often more likely to consider other water efficient measures such as limiting lawn sprinkling and replacing older, water guzzling toilets or appliances.
“The rain barrel program is a simple measure that all homeowners can set up to assist in accomplishing the goals established in the water efficiency plan,” said CVRD’s engineering analyst Michael Zbarsky. “This workshop on how to harvest rainwater helps to raise awareness and builds a culture of rainwater reuse in the Comox Valley.”
The water efficiency plan is a partnership between the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox and the Comox Valley Regional District. For more information on the plan and the local Comox Valley water system visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/water.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
Media contact:
Koreen Gurak
Manager of communication
Public Affairs and Information Systems Branch
Tel: 250-334-6066
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