Catch Rain, Catch Savings!
Here’s a guest post from Austin Watershed on the Rain Catcher Pilot Program or Highland.
Catch Rain, Catch Savings!
Select homes in your neighborhood are eligible for the Rain Catcher Pilot Program
WHAT? The Rain Catcher Pilot Program offers incentives like rebates to eligible property owners to install rain gardens, trees, and/or cisterns that capture and slow down stormwater.
WHY? Rain gardens, cisterns, and trees add financial and ecological value to landscapes, help with drainage issues, and conserve water.
HOW & HOW MUCH?
Participants receive a FREE site assessment showing how much water the hard surfaces on their property can collect, then have a FREE consultation with a landscape designer to discuss ways to incorporate rain gardens, trees, and/or cisterns on their property
Urban Patchwork, the City’s nonprofit partner, will help streamline the design, installation, and payment processes for program participants.
Savings may include a reduced drainage fee, existing Rainwater Harvesting rebates, $1000 per street tree, plus an additional $1 per gallon captured. Incentives could cover a large portion of the cost of installing these rain catching systems.
NEXT STEP? To learn more about this pilot program visit our website at: https://raincatcheraustin.org
NOT ELIGIBLE?
There are many other ways you can save money while helping make our waterways healthier!
Drainage Charge Discount Program: Collect rainwater on your property to become eligible for a discount on your drainage charge. Find out more by visiting www.austintexas.gov/drainagediscount
Rebates, Grants and Free Stuff:
The City of Austin offers a variety of rebates, grants, and free landscaping items to help you create your earth-wise garden. Visit: http://www.austintexas.gov/GardenGoodies
