I write this in hopes of discovering individuals who are enthusiastic and interested in learning about rainwater catchment systems and the construction of ferrocement water cisterns. Along with my partner I have recently launched a fundraising campaign for exactly this kind of project on an agriculture property just outside of Goleta.

The Goal of this project is to install rain-gutters on one 5,000 square foot greenhouse and connect them to two newly constructed 10,000 gallon ferrocement storage tanks.

In the process we will hold several community-based, volunteer-days in order to provide labor for project installation. These volunteer-days will rely on the helping hands of those who seek to gain first-hand, practical experience with the construction of ferrocement water-storage tanks. We hope that participants are able to gain an understanding of the importance of utilizing rainwater as a primary water source, and are able to disseminate this knowledge and their experience throughout the larger Southern California community.

If this at all sounds like a project you would be interested in please visit our campaign page, which can be found here:

http://www.wethetrees.com/campaigns/the-orchid-rainwater-harvesting-project

I should mention that this project will become a reality only if we are able to raise the required money for materials. To this degree we ask that you consider donating whatever you are able, and help us spread the word to others who may have an interest in the project. We appreciate your time and consideration, and hope that this project is able to become a small fraction of our community's success in managing our available, fresh-water supply.

Best regards,

Riley Kriebel

Eric Singer