Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever heard that collecting rainwater is illegal? Well, it turns out that's (basically) an urban legend. Here's the good news: ...

Imagine getting fined for catching rain. Sounds absurd, right? Yet across the United States, particularly in arid Western regions, rainwater harvesting operates in a surprisingly complex legal gray ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You can’t always count on Mother Nature to fix your dry, patchy lawn or wilted garden. Perhaps the ...

Every year, the Earth's surface receives tons of rain. In many parts of the world, rainwater collection is the only way to obtain potable drinking water. In others, collecting rainwater is against the ...

RED LION, Pa. — A York County business announced Tuesday it has completed installation of a 55,000-gallon underground rainwater harvesting system that will collect an estimated 1.3 million gallons of ...

Rain barrels have become the eco-friendly badge of honor for modern homeowners. They promise lower water bills, greener gardens, and a feel-good sense of sustainability that makes you feel like you’re ...

On a nonprofit Woodinville farm devoted to sustainable practices, rain hits a green shed roof covered in a carpet of herbs and moss. Drops run down a chain into four weathered barrels, draining to a ...

Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite all to attend a free workshop on the benefits of collecting rainwater. The class is being held ...

For six years, Hope Farms has shown that the words “urban” and “farm” are not mutually exclusive. Located in the Sunnyside neighborhood, 10 miles south of Houston City Hall, the seven-acre farm ...

There’s plenty of water available right now, but come July and August, many gardeners will be trying to figure out if we can give our plants the water they need without breaking the bank. Mark your ...

It's fitting that on a day when St. Paul and soccer team officials unveiled the new state-of-the-art rainwater collection system at Allianz Field, a sinister-looking wall of dark clouds and a ...