Water Harvesting Resources
These water harvesting resources are organized into three categories:
Demonstration Sites, Online Resources, and Workshops.
| Link | Organization | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watershed Planning Stormwater Program | Pima Association of Governments | Pima Association of Government's information on stormwater pollution and tips to keep keep stormwater clean, including rainwater harvesting techniques |
Online Resource |
| PAG Rainwater Harvesting | Pima Association of Governments | Pima Association of Government's website of maps and resources |
Online Resource |
| Environmental Indicators 2009: Rainwater Harvesting | Pima Association of Governments | Timeline showing Tucson's use of rainwater harvesting (published 2009) |
Online Resource |
| PAG Rainwater Harvesting | Pima Association of Governments | Basic introductory information |
Online Resource |
| Pima County Water Harvesting | Pima County | Fun, informative, interactive info for middle-schoolers (water harvesting link) |
Online Resource |
| City of Tucson: Stormwater in the Desert | City of Tucson | Good, basic introduction with well-chosen (though limited) links provided for further information |
Online Resource |
| Tucson Water website | City of Tucson | Good, basic intro with well-chosen (though limited) links provided for further information |
Online Resource |
| City of Tucson website: water harvesting for neighborhoods | City of Tucson | Information and links for neighborhood-scale promotion of rainwater harvesting |
Online Resource |
| City of Tucson website: water harvesting for individuals | City of Tucson | Good, basic intro with well-chosen (though limited) links provided for further information for individuals interested in rainwater harvesting |
Online Resource |
| City of Tucson Water Harvesting Guidance Manual | City of Tucson | Designed primarily for developers, engineers, etc.; gives good, detailed info on different forms of passive earthworks and storage systems, though the information for the latter is less detailed; useful summary table with associated notes/construction techniques; design examples used are more commerical in scope; extensive list of references/further resources at the end |
Online Resource |
| UA Environment and Sustainability Portal | University of Arizona | University of Arizona Environment and Sustainability portal's section dedicated to water resources research on campus |
Online Resource |
| Arid Lands learning module | University of Arizona | Lots of very helpful information but a little slow to get through; users must set up an account to access information |
Online Resource |
| Residential Water Conservation created by SAHRA | University of Arizona SAHRA | Interactive website with basic info on rainwater harvesting, graywater use, xeriscape, and others |
Online Resource |
| A Guide: Rain Barrel Water Harvesting | University of Arizona Extension | Nice brief brochure dedicated to rain barrels only; very good for small-scale beginners |
Online Resource |
| Water Wise, Cochise County | University of Arizona Extension | Informative webpage, especially for beginners wanting a small system; lots of helpful links, including local suppliers; tip to utilize privacy walls to assist with rainwater harvesting; links to very helpful brochures documenting how to build a rainwater harvesting system with 55-gallon barrels or with a 170-gallon stock tank |
Online Resource |
| Stormwater in Arizona | University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Activity book for kids with small but good section on rainwater harvesting |
Online Resource |
| Rainscapes: The Ultimate in Water Efficient Landscaping | University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Small brochure that combines rainwater harvesting basics with xeriscape |
Online Resource |
| Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use | University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Very good, informative overview; helpful tables to calculate amount of storage needed; gives materials guidelines but no how-to instructions |
Online Resource |
| Catch the Rain! Guide for 4-H Leaders and Teachers | University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Lots of activities; good, clear instructions for building a bunyip and A-frame level (from Brad Lancaster's book); good info for growing a vegetable garden |
Online Resource |
| Rain Water Harvesting and Grey Water Reuse Resources | University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Online Resource |