Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Even during heavy rainfall this spring, I’ve seen irrigation systems going full blast. Imagine you’re at a restaurant and the waitress/waiter keeps adding water to your already full glass. The extra ...

One inch of rain pouring down on an average-sized residential roof creates 748 gallons of stormwater runoff, according to the King County Wastewater Treatment Division. After collecting debris, waste ...

If you live in a townhouse or apartment with a tiny yard, one of those store-bought barrels will probably do the trick. In that case, there’s not much to know – most come with instructions and all the ...

Customers who purchase a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller receive a free Zone Upgrade Kit with nine Rain Bird® Rotary NozzlesDENVER, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rachio today announced that ...

The Colorado Water Plan acknowledges the risk of future gaps between municipal water supply and demand and the need for meeting increased municipal water needs without harming other uses. The ...

As homeowners become more environmentally conscious, they are leading cities into unfamiliar territory. In many cases, people are bringing centuries-old practices, such as collecting rainfall, into ...

If you’ve ever talked about capturing and using the plentiful rainwater here in Oregon, someone has probably told you that it’s illegal. That would be wrong. It’s perfectly legal, providing you catch ...

Clear Water Irrigation & Drainage, a family-owned and operated business serving Northeast Florida for nearly 25 years, announces the enhancement of its new irrigation sprinkler system installation ...