Rain Barrels

 

HELP REDUCE OUR IMPACT ON THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON

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City of Melbourne Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel mail-in rebate

City of Indian Harbour Beach Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel mail-in rebate

Town of Indialantic Residents are eligible for a $50 rain barrel mail-in rebate

City of Cocoa Utilities Customers are eligible for a $100 rebate for up to 2 rain barrels

Installing a rain barrel now earns you 30 Lagoon Loyal Points. Swap your Lagoon Loyal Points for local business rewards! Learn more about the Brevard County Lagoon Loyal program at https://lagoonloyal.com/actions/install-rain-barrel/.

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Rain barrels make a great addition to your yard for many reasons. First, they aid in the conservation of fresh water. Second, they reduce the amount of stormwater runoff generated by rain events.

Have you ever thought about how much land is covered by roofs? Roofs increase the amount of impervious surfaces, those that water cannot pass through, therefore creating more runoff.

The first few minutes of a rainfall event are the most polluting, producing a deluge of stormwater that runs along impervious surfaces, such as roadways, roofs, and driveways, collecting fertilizers, car oil, grass clippings and pet waste, before making its way into the IRL. Within the first inch of rainfall, a 100-square-foot roof will produce 60 gallons of water! Rain barrels can help cut down on the amount of water available to pick up pollution.

For upcoming educational Rain Barrel Workshop event information please follow MRC on Facebook, or sign up for the Marine Resources Council’s e-newsletter for updates.

Special Thanks to Our Rain Barrel Program Sponsors, Contributors, & Partners

Please contact Steve at 321.725.7775 or SharkeyMRC@gmail.com to inquire about sponsorship details.

Save the Manatee
Northrop Grumman
Conservancy Friends of Aquarina
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Four C's Nursery
Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation, Inc.