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How to Harvest Rainwater for the Future

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Santa Barbara Independent | September 15, 2008

In many developing nations, the need for water and the lack of public supplies has forced the population to capture rainwater and save it for use throughout the year, both for irrigating and for drinking. Incredibly, some states in America prohibit such resourcefulness.

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Tags: California, environment, water, rainwater, Art Ludwig, Oasis Design

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