Water conservation in Miami-Dade plays a big part in going green. How does the Rain Barrel Workshop fit into the “going green” phenomenon?
South Florida is no stranger to prolonged dry spells. In fact, we are currently under water-use restrictions due to rainfall shortage, and the South Florida Water Management District is considering imposing year-round watering restrictions. The dry season begins in November and ends with the start of the wet season, typically in June. However, when it does rain, it usually pours. The annual average rainfall in South Florida ranges from about 60 inches. A rain barrel is an inexpensive means of capturing and storing some of this water for later use.
