Did you know that the average roof collects 600 gallons of water for every inch of rain? In recent years, climate change has led to prolonged droughts and occasional turbulent storms. Stormwater pollution occurs when rainwater picks up dirt and chemicals from roads and sidewalks, carrying them into rivers. 

Rain barrels can help reduce erosion and flooding, helping the planet and providing savings on water bills. Students can work with their parents to install a rain barrel at home to collect rainwater. Students can decorate their barrels to make them visually attractive. Later, students can also explore ways to use the rainwater they collected and see the money savings!