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Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest and beyond to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world
Homeowners in the Southwest adopt rainwater harvesting to reduce outdoor water use amid drought, aided by city rebates and expert guidance on sustainable gardening techniques.
- Brad Lancaster and home gardeners in Tucson, Arizona, promote collecting rainwater to irrigate plants amid ongoing drought conditions in 2025.
- This practice stems from historic and global precedents, including rainwater use by the ancient Maya and communities in Africa to survive dry spells.
- Lancaster demonstrated a simple harvesting method by digging basins to soak rainwater into soil planted with native vegetation along public walkways.
- Lancaster emphasized the necessity of being prepared to capture rainwater whenever it falls, regardless of how little the rainfall might be, highlighting the increasing challenges of water scarcity.
- The city offers rebates up to $2,000 for rain collection systems while experts emphasize harvesting rainwater should become fundamental amid worsening drought and climate change.
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