The District has been awarded a grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts to host Waterwise Workshops that promote residential water conservation. The District will sell and promote the use of rain barrels that are placed below a home's gutter downspout to capture rooftop rainwater runoff. Rain barrels are an effective way to collect and reuse water for watering lawns or gardens, and to reduce the rate of stormwater runoff that carries pollutants into our streams and rivers.
Roger Bowman, Chair of the Catoosa County Conservation District remarks, “Our District is excited to receive this grant from our National Association to promote water conservation efforts throughout Catoosa County.”
The Catoosa County Conservation District promotes natural resources conservation through community and educational outreach. More information can be found at www.catoosaconservationdistrict.org or on Facebook @CatoosaCountyConservationDistrict .