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Downtown - Portland:
Rain expected in Portland for Thanksgiving
It should be dry until Wednesday, the KOIN 6 Weather Team said, but then a consistent pattern of rain returns through Friday.
How to Collect Water With Rain Barrels
Catching and using rainwater can be as simple as a single plastic barrel with a gravity feed to a flower bed, or they can be sophisticated systems that supply all your water needs
The Why, What and How of Rain Gardens
Perhaps you read about (or are living through) steadily increasing precipitation in the Midwest since the 1930s. Or, you checked out the water quality at beaches in your state and learned that the biggest known sources of contamination to these water bodies is stormwater runoff and raw sewage from s...
BLOG: How much rain do we REALLY need?
The very western part of the state is in the “Extreme Drought” to “Exceptional Drought” category.
Auto Glass The Easy Way
An in-depth video look at rain sensors and how they function on your windshield. How to tell if you have a windshield rain sensor and what to do if you find ...
What is 3.5 inches of rain worth?
It won't save the crops, the hayland or the pastures. The ranchers who've sold down their herds didn't jump the gun; there simply won't be enough feed to get them through the winter, and this recent storm doesn't change that. So, what's the value of 3.5 inches of rain in the middle of a drought?
Rain: How much did it rain? When will it stop? What about Florence?
There's been a lot of rain. And now there are a lot of questions about the rain.
'Rivers On Rolaids': How Acid Rain Is Changing Waterways
Something peculiar is happening to rivers and streams in large parts of the United States — the water's chemistry is changing. Scientists have found
How much rain did we get?
5 Rain Barrel Benefits
5 Rain Barrel Benefits<br>1) Using it to water your lawn & garden can give you better looking landscaping. Rain water doesn’t have all the chlorine and fluoride that water from the tap does, and those chemicals can be tough on plants. It’s highly oxygenated, and makes plants stronger and healthier<br>2) Storing rain water keeps you prepared for droughts or water restrictions. In many parts of the country, droughts and subsequent water restrictions are a serious problem. Having water stored up can…
Why are cities using retention basins and rain gardens?
Q: As I watch various commercial or residential real estate development projects in my community, I observe more features related to storm water management as compared to older developments–r…
Cool temps and rain for NorCal? What that means for the drought.
What does 'percent chance of rain' really mean?
If you hear your local meteorologist talk about having a 60% chance of rain, do you normally think there’s a 60% chance that it will rain where you live?
How a rain garden is helping Rotterdam beat flooding
For a city where 80% is below sea level, communities in Rotterdam are constantly under the threat of flooding. In one neighborhood, entrepreneurs developed a project to create a water storage system and reduce extreme weather risks.
How to Design an Irrigation System with Hydro Quote
The Green Industry News presents Hydro Quote by Hydro Rain. This online application helps you design a irrigation system and get a parts quote all in one. Th...
5 Weird Facts About Rain
Why a warmer Earth could also mean a wetter one
A new report connects the dots between rising temperatures, rain events and stronger hurricanes.
Can't stand the rain? How wet weather affects human behaviour
Rainfall can affect our mood, our propensity to commit crime and how hungry we feel – but why?
If You See a 40% Chance of Rain, This Is What It REALLY Means
Conserve Water by Harvesting Rainwater: How to Make a Rain Barrel
Simple, homemade rain barrels harness one of nature's most basic and valuable resources, reducing water costs and stormwater runoff. Take part in rainwater harvesting by learning how to make a rain barrel.
