Rain is at the Heart of Climate Change
What’s different about water on Salt Spring? The islands in the Salish Sea are in a rain shadow, and seasonal drought is common. All water on this island comes from …
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What’s different about water on Salt Spring? The islands in the Salish Sea are in a rain shadow, and seasonal drought is common. All water on this island comes from …
View PostRainwater Harvesting Tour 2022 Date: Sunday September 25, 2022 Where: Self-transported Tour of Rainwater Systems across Salt Spring Island, British Columbia WEB (mobile device) – click for Tour Map Here …
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View PostSSIWPA is looking for potential hosts for a Rainwater Harvesting Tour on September 25th, 2022! Contact Coordinator Shannon Cowan (in July) Read about SSIWPA’s Rainwater Resources and take the …
View PostA best practice all over the world, rainwater harvesting for potable indoor uses can contribute to climate resiliency in the islands of the Salish Sea. Learn about components, choices, and …
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View PostClick to view SSIWPA’s video “Harvesting the Rain for Outdoor Use”. The video was created to demonstrate one way that a local Salt Spring Islander set up a rainwater harvesting …
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View PostAre you adding Rainwater Storage as part of your water conservation strategy? Just Released! SSIWPA created a video about basic design for a non-potable rainwater system: Harvesting The Rain for …
View PostFREE RAINWATER SYSTEM TOUR Tour available by appointment March – May 2021 Call Sharon Bywater (250) 537-5000 Located North End of Salt Spring Island in Highland-Fernwood Water Service Area …
View PostHarvesting the Rain at 388 and 392 West Eagle Drive (Winged Heart Farm), Salt Spring Island Brief System Description: Total Storage: 189,000 L (49,928 USG) in 20 tanks each 3,000 …
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View PostHarvesting the Rain on Eagle Hill, Salt Spring Island BRIEF SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: This is a Single Family Home Potable Rainwater Harvesting System. Total Storage: 132,035 L (34,880 USG) Approximately 17,000 …
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View PostBrief System Description: System Total Storage: 9,608 USG (36.369 litres, or 8000 imperial gallons) Year established: 2016 Roof: Asphalt Shingles and Metal Roofing Type: Non-potable Use: Irrigation only Alternative Sources: …
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