Conservation
Checklist for Domestic Conservation.pdf
Linking Water Conservation and Natural Resource Stewardship in the Trinity River Basin.pdf
- This publication explores the relationship between ecosystem health and land stewardship in the Trinity River Basin. It also describes how responsible land stewardship can be applied in urban and rural settings.
Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting in Texas.pdf
Rainwater Landscape Methods.pdf
Capture and Storage Tank Systems
(see Rainwater Collection below)
Rainwater Harvesting: Raingardens.pdf
Rainwater Harvesting: Soil Storage and Infiltration.pdf
- A soil storage and infiltration system collects rainfall runoff from the roofs of buildings and directs it underground where it infiltrates the soil. Such a system conserves water and protects it from surface pollution.
Uses: WildLife, Livestock & Pets:
Diagram & Intructions for Wildlife Waterer.pdf
Diagram & Intructions for Wildlife Water Guzzler.pdf
Rainwater Harvesting: Livestock.pdf
- Providing enough water can be a problem when grazing livestock on rangeland. Authors explain how rainwater capture is done and give specific examples on how to determine the amount that you need.
Uses: Landscape
Earth-Kind Landscaping Encourages:
- Water conservation
- Landscaping for energy conservation
- Reduction of fertilizer and pesticide use
- Reduction of yard wastes entering landfills
- Efficient Use of Water in the Garden and Landscape
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/homelandscape/water/water.html
- A publication over-viewing different types of irrigation systems with detailed instructions and diagrams on how to plan for and install a drip system.
http://westtexasgardening.org/ekwaterconservation.swf
- An article on irrigation and all other phases of landscape design.
Rainwater Collection & Indoor and Outdoor Use
How to Build a Rain Barrel.pdf
Rain Barrels can be purchased from the AgriLIFE Extension Office- please call 512-943-3300.
Rainwater Harvesting Manual, 3rd edition.pdf
Harvesting, Storing and Treating Rainwater for Domestic Use -TCEQ.pdf
- This publication will help you design and operate a roof-based rainwater harvesting system to supply drinking water for you and your household. It focuses on the information you need to make sure that your system will produce water that is chemically and biologically safe to drink.
Other Resources:
http://rainwaterharvesting.tamu.edu/publications.html
http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/iwt/rainwater.asp
Texas Water Development Board: Rainwater Harvesting
http://www.arcsa.org/
American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
http://www.ircsa.org/
International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
