Town of Centreville Rainbarrel Program

On Wednesday, April 27, 2011 the Town of Centreville, through a grant funded program, held a Rainbarrel Information Program at the Goodwill Fire Company.  Through this program, attendees could purchase, for $10.00 a rainbarrel which usually cost between $70-$150.

Rainbarrels collect and store rainwater from your roof which would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to storm drains to: a local stream, the Corsica River, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.

Collected water can be used to water plants, flowers, landscaping and bird baths.  Rain water can also be used to wash your car and in an emergency, flush the toilet.

I was fortunate to be able to give opening remarks and welcome everyone.  There were over 50 residents in attendance.  Thanks to everyone who is doing their part to help save and protect the bay.

 

Queen Anne's County Civil Engineer Lee Edgar explained about Environmental Site Design.

Rachel Melvin, Horticulture Educator & Master Gardener Coordinator, University of Maryland Extension spoke about Stormwater Management Technologies

Debbie Pusey and Steve Sharkey, from the Corsica River Conservancy explained about Rain Gardens and their Benefits

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David Weiderfeller. Regional Account Manager, NorsemanEnvironmental Products (the company that manufactures the barrels), spoke about Rain Barrel Benefits, Installation, and Maintenance

All in all, it was a very successful evening.  Look for more rainbarrel seminars in the near future.

Rainbarrels ready to go to their new home