Build-a- Rain Barrel Workshop

Spring is here!

Come on out and bring the family to a Build-a-Rain Barrel Workshop!  Please join the Franklin Township Environmental Commission (FTEC) and the New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA) at the Franklin Township Municipal Building on Monday, May 16, from 6pm-8pm.

Rain barrels collect and store rainwater collected from a roof.  The water can be used to water lawns and gardens or be used for other non-potable (non-drinkable) uses.  By using a rain barrel, residents can reduce their potable water usage and save money on water bills and reduce stress on wells.  By collecting the rainwater, the volume of water reaching local waterbodies is reduced, which can help improve stream health. 

Staff from NJWSA will discuss how the benefits of rain barrels and how residents can contribute to improving water resources.  They will then show participants how to build, install, and maintain their own rain barrel, which will collect water from residential roofs during rain storms. 

 “In addition to conserving water, rain barrels help the environment by reducing the amount of runoff going to our storm sewers and rivers during rain storms, easing stream erosion. Installing a rain barrel is one of the best ways homeowners can help to manage the effects of urban stormwater” said NJWSA staff member Kathy Hale. 

The workshop is open to all Franklin Township residents and is free to attend. If you would like to build and take home a rain barrel, the cost is $35.

RSVP by May 13, 2016
To register and reserve a rain barrel, please call 908-730-0270 x233 or e-mail shelble@raritanbasin.org.  

Space is limited! 

For additional information, visit www.raritanbasin.org. 

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