[Sdpg] Rain Barrel Rebates and upcoming workshop

[Brook Sarson]

Great News San Diego!

Rain Barrel Rebates for City of San Diego customers are here!  The  
program started January 15th, and there are limited funds, so act  
fast.  The more demand we show for rebates, even if they run out, the  
more likely this program will take off as a more substantial offering  
for the Water Conservation Department.  If you have a barrel/tank  
purchased after January 1st, the Public Utilities Department will  
rebate $0.50/gallon up to 400 gallons or $200!  See the following link  
for details and to get an application:
http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/resrainwaterharvesting.shtml
If you are thinking of getting a tank soon to take advantage of this  
great opportunity, check out The Tank Source, in Alpine, our local  
Tank Supplier.  You won't find better prices:

http://www.thetankssource.com/sandiegotank/

Also, if you need help getting started, I offer consultations as well  
as installations for rainwater tanks as well as greywater systems, so  
don't be afraid to call or email.

In celebration I'm offering a Barrel Making Workshop, Saturday,  
February 4th!   You'll get a $29 rebate after you apply!
Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

Saturday, February 4, 2012.  1:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Talmadge, San Diego

Are you ready for the rain?  If you’ve been looking for a cost  
effective way of saving rainwater, we are offering a solution.  Come  
and make your own rain barrel to take home!

We will provide clean, recycled, food grade 58 gallon plastic drums  
along with a kit of parts to tap it for a hose fitting on the bottom  
and an overflow on the top, as well as mosquito-proofing options.  You  
will be able to drill your holes and assemble your barrel onsite.

The class will begin with a tour and educational seminar covering  
various facets of water harvesting from understanding what your  
rainwater potential is, how to use your rainwater, how to accommodate  
runoff in your landscape, as well as greywater use and regulations.   
This part of the class will be open to the General Public.  After this  
is over, I will offer some details on how to make your barrel and we  
will get started.  I will have literature on hand from water agencies  
and other educational material for you to take home.

The cost of the class is $75,  If you would like to participate in the  
workshop but do not want to take home your own barrel, the cost is  
$25, sliding scale.  If you would like to purchase an extra barrel and  
parts, the cost will be $50.  Cash or check will be accepted.  Don't  
forget that you can apply for you barrel rebate of $29!  Also, I will  
have a couple Bushman 205 gallon barrels for sale onsite if you decide  
you want something a little bigger.  These are pre-manufactured for  
rainwater harvesting.

This will be a great opportunity to connect with community members and  
learn more about using our water resources.

Please RSVP by Monday, January 30 to ensure your spot. Spaces are  
limited to the first 12 people to sign up.  If there is enough demand,  
I will open up a subsequent workshop the following weekend.  If you  
are interested and have a preference for a different day or have your  
own group of 10+people, let me know and we'll work something out.  You  
can RSVP to brook at h2o-me.com or call 619.964.4838

Water Harvesting Tour

Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 1 :00 PM to 2:30 PM

Come see water harvesting in action! Guided by Water Harvesting  
Professional and Permaculturist, Brook Sarson, you'll see how a  
passive water harvesting techniques, combined with a 1525 gallon  
rainwater storage system, as well as laundry and bath greywater work  
together to grow a garden of edibles (including 20 fruit trees) using  
only 1/4 of the water that most San Diegans use each day.

As you tour this urban farm setting, you'll see natural building  
techniques including a cob chicken coop, decorative benches as well as  
an earth pizza oven. Brook will be on-hand to talk to you about  
solutions for your space and how you can make a difference by  
conserving and protecting our most vital resource.

There will be a tour starting at 1:00, with light refreshments and  
materials to peruse relating to water in our community.  You will  
learn about simple greywater systems, do-it-yourself options,  
rainwater-harvesting systems, resources, or you can schedule an  
appointment with Brook to assess greywater and rainwater opportunities  
at your site.

Suggested donation of $5 will go toward supporting water activism in  
San Diego. Please RSVP to Brook at brook at h2o-me.com or call  
619.964.4838 and I will give you the address.


Brook Sarson
H2OME
Smart Water Savings
619.964.4838
brook at h2o-me.com





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