28 October
As part of the Rain Check Buffalo Downspout Disconnect and Rain Barrel Program, we have distributed two different type of rain barrels to city participants. One is the Great American Rain Barrel, which can hold up to 60 gallons of water. The other is the RiverSides RainBarrel, which can hold up to 132 gallons of … Continued
21 October
Throughout the summer of 2015, our Rain Check coordinator inspected homes throughout Buffalo. As a part of his report on the houses downspouts and the feasibility of installing a rain barrel, he also left this tip sheet for protecting our water. Check it out!
21 October
As part of the Rain Check Buffalo Downspout Disconnect and Rain Barrel Program, we have distributed two different type of rain barrels to city participants. One is the Great American Rain Barrel, which can hold up to 60 gallons of water. The other is the RiverSides RainBarrel, which can hold up to 132 gallons of … Continued
20 October
Check List for rain barrel maintenance 1. Make sure to drain each time it rains Empty your barrel after each storm so that it is ready to fill up the next time it rains. 2. Keep it clean! Remove leaves and debris that collect around your rain barrel and prevent it from collecting water. 3. … Continued