Happy World Water Day!
Thinking about purchasing a Rain Barrel or Composter? You’re in LUCK!
Beginning TODAY on World Water Day, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network is working with RainBarrel.ca to launch our Rain Barrel Fundraiser to raise money for local stormwater projects! Additionally, every installed rain barrel aids in water quality by reducing runoff issues from your personal property AND saves you money on your water bill! The shopping link is now available for you to purchase your new Rain Barrel and Composter items!
Please visit https://rainbarrel.ca/RootPikeWIN to make your selections!
This fundraiser runs from March 22nd to April 27th, 2022. All barrels and composters are repurposed food-grade barrels used to import fruits and vegetables into Canada. They are the most environmentally friendly rain barrels on the market and about half the price of similar retail products. Each will come with the needed items to install and use, and will be delivered to your home around May 4th. Buyers are responsible for installation with helpful videos and instructions found here. All barrels and composters will retail for around $75 with current Root-Pike WIN Members receiving a $5-off discount code. If you have any questions, or if you are a current member and have not yet received your code, please email Laura@rootpikewin.org.
At this time, home delivery for this sale is available to the following zip codes: 53140, 53412, 53143, 53144, 53182, 53403 through 53408, 53401, 53171, 53402, and 53158. If your address is not within our current delivery area, consider asking one of your contacts from the available area to accept delivery of your order. Alternatively, you may join our waitlist and will be notified when our delivery area expands. Feel free to let your local contacts know about this opportunity as delivery areas will be expanded where interest in our products increases. For promotional materials such as mailbox flyers and social media posts to share and raise awareness in your area, please reach out to laura@rootpikewin.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/rootpikewin.
Check out some of the benefits of using a rain barrel!?
Save money on your water bill by harvesting rainwater! According to the EPA, lawn & garden irrigation accounts for 40% of residential water use.
Plants LOVE rainwater! Plants prefer the softer and slightly more acidic rainwater to municipal and well water, both of which contain additives and minerals that accumulate in the soil over time.
Save water during a drought! A single rain barrel can save over 1000 gallons of water during peak summer months!
Collect water when it's available! According to UW Extension, for every inch of rainfall on a 1,000 sqft roof, about 600 gallons of water can be collected!
Prevent basement and yard flooding by directing water away from your home!
Rain barrels protect against stormwater runoff that collects and moves pollutants and sediment to streams, rivers, and lakes. Help reduce flooding and pollution from your property with a rain barrel!
Thank you for all you do in supporting local water quality, Watershed Warrior!