Be Cistern Savvy!
Everything you need to know about collecting rainwater with residential cisterns.
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Mar 04, 2010 from 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm |
| Where | Bradner Gardens Park; 1733 Bradner Place S; Seattle 98144 |
| Contact Name | Carrie Niskanen |
| Contact Phone | 206-633-0451 x101 |
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Come learn about harvesting rainwater with cisterns! Instead of storing 50 gallons in a rain barrel, why not store the thousands of gallons your roof collects in a cistern? Cisterns save you money, conserve water, prevent stormwater pollution, and can remedy drainage issues. Cistern water can be used for your garden as well as for your indoor water needs. This workshop will cover the basics and benefits of cisterns, understanding the components of how a cistern works, how to customize a water harvesting system for you, how to get started, and local resources. To maximize your participation, bring the square footage of your house along with your average daily water use (taken from your water bill). Presented by EarthSystemsNW, a local company specializing in cistern installation for residential homeowners. www.earthsystemsnw.com
Nikola Davidson is co-owner of EarthSystemsNW, a local company specializing in cistern installation for residential homeowners. Nikola has a long history of involvement in the Northwest sustainability movement. Prior to her work with rainwater harvesting, Nikola was active in the local biodiesel industry. She co-founded Madrona Biofuels Co-op, was Director of Northwest Biofuels Association, and was a Board member of the Northwest Biodiesel Network. Nikola has been presenting on sustainability and environmental issues for over 15 years.
Cost: $18 for Tilth members, $25 for Non-Tilth Members
