Rainwater Harvesting -

Rainwater Harvesting
From the Ocean Water Grp. ::: Michael Beanan
http://transitionlaguna.com/firesuppressiongroundwaterwells-1.ppt

How to Make a Rain Barrel (video below) ::: Chris Prelitz
compliments of the GreenBuildingAdvisor .com

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Here is a system designed for remote rainwater capture in our many canyons and arroyos sent to me by an engineer in Rancho Cucamonga. Capturing rainwater reduces urban stormwater runoff into the ocean and stores water at higher elevations to reduce pumping costs.

This system can increase local water reliability in the event of an emergency (fire, earthquake, etc.) and provide water for maintaining a healthy Greenbelt fuel modification zone per City Fire Code. Community gardens may also benefit from these large water capture "wells" with a small ground area footprint. The fire suppression system can broadcast water for over 3 hours during a firestorm.

There are a number of great candidate locations such as behind the Hospital in SoLaguna, Bluebird Canyon, etc. Let's see about creating one as a pilot test. I can organize a safe well digging program w/rappelling equipment for brave diggers based upon our work digging deep caissons for local remodels on steep terrain.....it's a good workout!

We can seek support form the water districts since LA is already doing something similar w/cisterns.

Any suggestions? We have shovels.
Ocean/Water Grp.

Transition Consciousness

Transition Laguna presents:

"The Unleashing of the Unleashing"
Part of the Transition Consciousness Monday night dance/growth programs

Monday, June 14 7:30 - 10:30pm
Women's Club of Laguna Beach
286 St. Ann's St.

Come hear what all the Transition Laguna Action groups are up to - their mission and plans, and join another group. Or get your friends to join. There will be brief presentation by Group leaders, followed by a Q & A. And then we will transition into an ecstatic dance program for the 2nd half of the evening.

Come for either, or stay for both
$10 suggested donation (though no one will be turned away for lack of funds)

Transition Consciousness is a Laguna Beach based group that stages Ecstatic Dance and Personal Growth events from 7:30-10:30pm every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at The Women's Club of Laguna Beach, located at 286 St. Anne's Drive. We are a sub group of Transition Laguna Beach, itself a sub group of Transition Town, a universal non-profit movement dedicated to creating a sustainable world. Transition Consciousness is a non-profit. Our mission is "to cultivate personal and community transformation through education, inspiration and consciousness raising activities."

For more information, contact:
billy@lavidalaguna.com
Billy Fried