Ashland Wisconsin averages 4.02 inches of rain in 11 rainfalls for the month of July.  Over the month, a 33-gal rain barrel can capture about 363 gallons (which is only about one fourth of the flow off an average roof of 20×30 ft. in July). The excess water overflows which can sometimes be a problem [...]

As part of the 2012 Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival, I’m offering an introductory workshop on rain gardens and rain barrels on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 1:00pm -2:45pm at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.  Click here to register. Have you been wondering what to do with those wet areas of your yard [...]

Rain Barrel Project Truckload Sale 33-gallon blue plastic recycled rain barrels Fully assembled $45/each Quantities are limited! Prepay by May 19 to reserve your rain barrel. Click for the Rain barrel order form 2011 Walk-in purchase may be available at the truck as quantities permit on May 26 Make checks payable to: Iron County Conservation [...]