WHAT WE DO - Education - Contain Your Rain Campaign

What does “Contain Your Rain” mean?

Keeping the rainwater where it falls by allowing the runoff from your property to soak into the ground rather than sending it away via storm water sewers.

 Why is it important to “Contain  Your Rain”?

The place you call home, whether it is rural countryside, urban cityscape, or suburban landscape, functions as a catch-basin for drinking water supplies. Once you understand how backyard storm water management improves drinking water supplies and helps control flooding, it makes sense to keep the rainwater close to home rather than to send it away.

How do you “Contain Your Rain”?

Homeowners can take various measures to “Contain Your Rain” by disconnecting the systems which send storm water from roof to river and redirecting rooftop runoff into the ground. All of these suggestions will help to recharge ground  water, remove pollutants from runoff, and control flooding:

9    Disconnect downspouts from storm water sewers and direct them onto your lawn or into rain barrels.

9 Disconnect downspouts from storm water sewers and and walkways, and allow gaps between pavers to allow rain water to soak into the ground and recharge ground water.

9   Disconnect downspouts from storm water sewers and release rainwater runoff. Using a  variety of water-loving plants makes for a more attractive garden.

Learn more about Homeowner Guides:

Soak It, Don't Send it, for Tomorrow you Drink it

To Improve Recharge and Control Flooding

To Reduce Pollution of Drinking Water

To Protect Our Natural Resources

To schedule a “Contain Your Rain”      

presentation for your group

 call Allyson Salisbury at (973) 532-9830