Back in the day, as "they" say, it was more common than not for folks to collect their rainwater and use it for a variety of tasks. A barrel at the end of the rainspout could collect enough to water ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Think you own everything that falls from the sky onto your property? Think you can pick those beautiful wildflowers blooming on the roadside during your weekend drive? You might want to reconsider.

ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) — Rain has officially entered the region once again. Coastal communities are not expecting to receive more than an inch of rain through Friday, which might not sound like a ...

In our increasingly eco-conscious world, discovering methods that simultaneously shrink our environmental footprint and trim household expenses is a victory for both our wallets and the planet. One ...

Before you step in the shower, do your laundry or wash your car, you might want to consider how you can save money by saving water. Sure, some people put bricks in toilet tanks and use other ...

As Californians grapple with ways to save water in this third consecutive dry year, Jerry Block has taken an extreme path. Last month, the retired medical doctor had four gravity-fed, 5,000-gallon ...

Rainwater collection from buildings is growing more common in Sonoma County, with two efforts afoot to help install systems for rural landowners. Rain on the roof at Karl Andersen’s home in Bodega is ...

The following is an excerpt from DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner by Betsy Matheson (Creative Publishing International, 2011). This handy book is your first step toward participating in ...