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Tuesday - March 06, 2007

From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Rainwater Harvesting
Title: Rainwater harvesting
Answered by: Nan Hampton

QUESTION:

I was told that you have info on setting up water collection systems. Is this information available on line? Thank you for your help.

ANSWER:

We had a similar question a couple of months ago about rainwater harvesting so I am refering you to that previously answered question. You can also read the facts about the our system in Rainwater Harvesting at the Wildflower Center and see photos of the aqueduct.
 

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