Rain barrel basics: Conserving water but not mosquito habitats

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Apr 7, 2025, 2:42 pm214 ptsTop
As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching rainwater that can be stored and used for irrigation. These green infrastructure tools can conserve hundreds of gallons of water per year and reduce stormwater runoff. However, as…

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