Every time it rains, stormwater carries nutrients from fertilizers, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals from herbicides and pesticides from our homes to local waterways. Using a rain barrel at home is a way to reduce stormwater pollution and conserve water. Rainwater harvested by a rain barrel can be used to water gardens and landscapes. A single rain barrel can collect over 2,500 gallons of water per year, save residents money on their water bills, and reduce stormwater utility fees in some localities too.
Join the James River Association, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District, and Albemarle County for a rain barrel workshop at the James River Association’s office in Scottsville on Wednesday, June 12, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and a RainRecycle rain barrel kit from The Rain Barrel Depot.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: 531 Valley Street, Scottsville, Virginia
Fee: $50.00
**IMPORTANT** You MUST have a vehicle capable of bringing the rain barrel(s) home with you! Dimensions of each barrel are 22.5" x 33.5"