Spring is here! 

Come 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 municipal building on Saturday May 3, from 9am-12pm.

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.  Residents can reduce their potable water usage, save money on water bills and reduce stress on wells by using a rain barrel.  By collecting the rainwater, the volume of water reaching local waterbodies is reduced, which can help improve stream health.  

Learn how using a rain barrel can help you contribute to improving water resources.  Participants will learn how to build, install, and maintain their own rain barrel. 

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 $40. To register and reserve a rain barrel, please call 908-685-0315 x233 or e-mail shelble@raritanbasin.org.  Space is limited!  For additional information, visit www.raritanbasin.org