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Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite you to attend a free workshop on the benefits of collecting rainwater. The class is being held on January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at OMWD headquarters located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas.

The workshop will cover the benefits of harvesting rainwater and what type of collection systems work best for different types of homes. The workshop will also review how to maintain a rain collection system and how to apply for applicable rebates.

Collected rainwater can be used on plants and gardens to offset monthly bills and helps reduce runoff pollutants from entering storm drains. It takes just a quarter-inch of rainfall on a 2,000 square foot roof to collect over 300 gallons of water.

After a presentation from Steve Sherman of California Landscape Technologies, an optional tour of OMWD’s California-Friendly Demonstration Garden will be provided, which features a rain barrel and cistern.

For more information and to register for the workshop, visit www.olivenhain.com/events. For information on rebates for rain barrels and other water-saving devices, visit www.socalwatersmart.com.