Stafford To Hold Rain Barrel Workshop

STAFFORD, NJ — Curious about rain barrels? Want to know how you can reuse rain water collected from your own roof? Enjoy this workshop presented by Stafford and Save Barnegat Bay and learn all about rain barrels.

The free workshop will take place on May 27 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in person at Town Hall in Manahawkin. Attendees should be prepared to take home a 55 gallon plastic drum at the end of the workshop.

You can register in advance for the workshop here.

According to Save Barnegat Bay, rain barrels provide a number of useful functions. Rain barrels collect stormwater, which can be harmful to the watershed and contribute to pollution. This water can be repurposed and be used to water lawns or cars, for example. Rain barrels conserve water, reduce erosion and flooding and reduce runoff and non-point source pollution, Save Barnegat Bay said.

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