Water Conservation Classes Sponsored by the Pierce Conservation District. Funding for the classes is provided by a grant from the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council. Location generously provided by the Sound Policy Institute at the University of Puget Sound. Rain Water Collection for the Home March 19 and April 11, 6-8 p.m. Tacoma Dan Borba from Down to Earth Gadgets and Gizmos is back to guide class participants through assembly of their very own rain barrel - a great water conservation tool to be used this summer when the rains decrease, but irrigation demands increase. Uses for collected rain water and instructions on how to set up and connect multiple barrels will be given. To make the grant go further, each barrel and assembly kit is $35, although those not making a barrel are welcome to come at no cost. Each class is limited to 25 participants and only one barrel per household. Pre-registration is required by calling (253) 845-9770 x 106. Cisterns: The Next Step in Water Collection May 2, 6-8 p.m. Tacoma Move over rain barrel, it's time to make way for the cistern! This free class is for those who want to know how to store thousands of gallons of collected rainwater at home in a larger cistern system. You'll learn the basics and benefits of cisterns and how a cistern system works from Nikola Davidson of EarthSystemsNW. Learn to customize a rainwater harvesting system for your indoor and outdoor needs and where to turn for local resources. Save money, prevent storm water pollution, and collect rainwater for home use-be cistern savvy! Pre-register by calling 253 845-9770 x 106. Rene' Skaggs Farm Resource Specialist Pierce Conservation District 5430 66th Ave E PO Box 1057 Puyallup, WA 98371 Email: renes@piercecountycd.org Phone: 253 845-9770 x 106 Fax 253 845-4569 Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pierce-Conservation-District/1580965742 37927