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Rain Barrels 101 Resources
Learn. Pledge. Win.
Rainbarrels 101 is a key course in helping to restore and protect our urban and rural watersheds. And it depends on people like you to share your knowledge. Learning is key to changing behaviour and rainwater harvesting is just one of many things we can do on our properties and in our communities to make a difference to improve and enhance our environment. You'll find listed below resources and links to inform and inspire you to take action at the grassroots level.
Resources
- Rainwater harvesting brochure
- Growing Green - Healthy Gardens Naturally brochure
- Rain Garden Handbook for Western Washington Homeowners: Washington State University
Pest information sheets:
- Aphids
- Beneficial Insects
- Black Spot
- Broadleaf Weeds
- Caterpillars
- Codling Moths
- Cutworms
- Leatherjackets (Crane fly larvae)
- Root Weevils
- Slugs
- Spider Mites
- Yellowjackets
Useful Links
Great Victoria Compost Education Centre
CRD Drought Tolerant Gardening
Esquimalt Lagoon Stewardship Initiative
Virtual Rain Water Management Tour
Ministry of Environment: Living Water Smart Program
