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Students in the Department of Agriculture Soils class will be assisting the public in constructing rain barrels for use in the landscape. This service-learning project allows students to integrate community service activities into academic curricula. A rain barrel connects directly to the home’s downspout and allows the rainwater coming off the roof to fill the barrel. Collecting rainwater and using it slowly on your landscape encourages infiltration, which helps prevent runoff of pollutants into local streams, creeks, and rivers. In the heat of the summer, nearly 40% of household water is used for outdoor watering. The cost is $10 per barrel. In order to meet demand, you may register for one barrel per person with a limit of four per household. |
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| Russell,
KS September 12 from 4 pm- 6pm Russell County Fairgrounds - Beef Barn 702 Fairway Drive Register at RS NRCS Office - 555 South Fossil Checks payable to Ellsworth County Conservation District |
Hays,
KS September 22 from 4 pm- 7pm KSU Agricultural Research Center 1232 240th Avenue Register at Ellis County Extension Office - 601 Main Street Checks payable to Ellsworth County Conservation District |
