St. Pete Times did an article about the City of Tampa embracing Green buildings and WMNF had a prominent role in the story.
Something I always found odd was that the Hillsbrough County Extension Service really pushes rain barrels as a way to save water, yet I do not see any county or city or other government buildings with water barrels or cisterns. The exception is the artistic cistern (Hydria) at the County Courthouse.
I was just looking at rain barrel plans last night. That's a great link for the workshop and freebies. Too bad it's in Seffner, pretty much guarantees I won't go. I wonder if there's any other way to get free materials or a free prebuilt barrel?
ReplyDeleteI know that one of my neighbors works for this organization. I remember her talking about having free rain barrels and free low-flow shower heads. I will find out more.
ReplyDeleteHere is some info from the neighbor (copied from the SESH e-mail group)
ReplyDeleteHey Neighbors,
I recently heard that people were looking for information on how to get rain barrels, low-flow showerheads, aerators, spray nozzels and other water-efficient items for around their homes. Check out the links below to the City of Tampa and the Southwest Florida Water Management District for free information and free items. There is also a flier attached with information on a Florida Friendly Workshop.
Have fun!
Dorian
http://www.tampagov.net/appl_customer_service_center/form.asp?strServiceID=150
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/yards/
Dorian Morgan
Senior Communications Coordinator
Southwest Florida Water Management District
2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34604-6899
(352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4790
fax (352) 754-6883
Dorian.Morgan@WaterMatters.org