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Water Conservation Techniques
EPA Water Conservation Techniques
Earth Easy Water Conservation Techniques
Water Conservation Techniques That Make Every Drop Count
Rainwater Collection
Oregon Smart Guide – Rainwater Harvesting
State Code for Oregon Please note the strict code for potable water. As noted later in the document, rainwater collection for irrigation is exempt from many of the most strict code requirements.
View this Video – RiverSmart Rainwater Collection
Rainwater Collection Classes are held at the First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op South Store Meeting Room two to three times per year. Free admission, but pre-registration is required. Call (541) 753-3115 ext. 0 for class offerings.
Lane County Community College in Eugene offers classes in Rainwater Collection through the Water Conservation Technician Program. Call (541) 463-3977.
Greywater Re-Use
Proposed new Greywater Code in Oregon
Create an Oasis with Greywater
On-Site Wastewater Treatment
Description of On-Site Wastewater Treatment
Rain Gardens
View this Video – RiverSmart Rain Gardens Part 1
Living Walls
Grand Master of Living Walls - Patrick Blanc
View this Video – Building Green Towers
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