Rain Barrels

As drought conditions in Florida continue, and even worsen in some areas, making the most of available water becomes imperative. A rain barrel to collect water is easy to make and a Florida-friendly way to find that extra irrigation for your turf and plants.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Conserving Water Solutions: Rain Barrels
• Harvesting Water
• How to Build a Rain Barrel
• Living Green: Using Water Wisely
• Manatee County Extension: Rain Barrel Program
• Miami-Dade Extension: Rain Barrel Workshops
• Polk County: School Rain Barrel Activity
• Hillsborough County Extension: Rain Barrel Workshops

UF/IFAS Publications

• Barrels Are a New Twist for Saving Water (PDF)
• Rain Barrels: A Homeowner's Guide (PDF)
• When It Rains, It Stores (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• FYN Principle #8: Reduce Stormwater Runoff
• Preventing Erosion
• Slow it Down! Reducing Stormwater Runoff
• What is Stormwater Runoff?

Other Sites

• Rain Barrels Make a Comeback--University of Illinois Extension
• Recycle the Rain--Southwest Florida Water Management District