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Brad Lancaster

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http://www.HarvestingRainwater.com

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Brad Lancaster has taught, designed, and consulted on regenerative-design systems of permaculture and integrated water-harvesting systems in seven countries since 1993. He created and lives on a thriving solar-powered 1/8th-acre (0.05-ha) urban oasis in downtown Tucson, Arizona, which harvests 100,000 gallons (378,000 liters) of rainwater a year where just 12 inches (280 mm) falls from the sky. Brad's dynamic books, talks, workshops, and living example have inspired tens of thousands of people to 'plant the rain' to sustainably grow their local resources. Visit his websites at HarvestingRainwater.com, CosechaDeAguaDeLluvia.com, and NeighborhoodForesters.org.
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Study PROVES rain gardens AND harvesting runoff DROUGHT-PROOF landscapes

7-year study finds the temporary pooling effect of rain garden basin topography, coupled with the harvest of stormwater runoff, is essential to drought-proofing water-conserving and water-harvesting landscapes that thrive solely on passively harvested…

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	Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1: Guiding Principles to Welcome Rain Into Your Life and Landscape 4.47 avg rating — 514 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 2: Water-Harvesting Earthworks by Brad Lancaster (Goodreads Author), Andy Lipkis (Foreword) 4.59 avg rating — 208 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eat Mesquite and More: A Cookbook for Sonoran Desert Foods and Living by Desert Harvesters, Brad Lancaster (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.63 avg rating — 19 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 3: Roof Catchment and Cistern Systems it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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