Rain Barrels are now legal in Colorado.
What's that, you say? You didn't even know they were illegal?! Well, yes they were, until Thursday when Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill legalizing rain barrels, it was a crime to catch and use rainwater in the state of Colorado. That's right the state legalized recreational use of marijuana before a commonplace water conservation tool.
Yesterday, Coloradans gathered at the bill-signing event to celebrate this win for water-conscious consumers.
This is a victory for Coloradans who care about their state's incredible rivers, lakes, streams, and waters. Rain barrels are an important educational tool and a great first step toward conservation and increasing awareness about the water challenges facing Colorado, said Pete Maysmith, executive director with the nonprofit Conservation Colorado. Read the whole story here.
To celebrate, we put together a Rain Barrel Pinterest board full of ideas and inspiration for how you might be able to incorporate a rain barrel for water collection and reuse on your own Colorado property.
Here are some of our favorites:
As you can see, there are rain barrels and water collection and storage systems for all styles of architecture and aesthetics. We've heard rumors that rain barrels are selling out fast in the Denver Metro area now that it's no longer a crime to own and use one!
It might be the perfect rainy weekend to install your own!
All photos sourced on Pinterest, where original sources can be found.
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