Imagine getting fined for catching rain. Sounds absurd, right? Yet across the United States, particularly in arid Western regions, rainwater harvesting operates in a surprisingly complex legal gray ...

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 ...

In the low desert around Mesa, Arizona, summer heat gives way to monsoon storms that can deliver sudden, heavy downpours.

(KRQE/NEXSTAR) — It may seem like the most natural thing to do, even a great use of rain water: collecting it. But did you know it could be illegal to do it in your state? While collecting rainwater ...

Image Credits: Shutterstock/Olya Detry. Some homeowners are building large rain collection systems for their gardens, and neighbors say the barrels look “too commercial” for the street, as what ...

TUCSON, Ariz. — Nothing makes Brad Lancaster happier than a monsoon downpour. The tall 58-year-old jumped like a kid in the puddles on the sidewalk one recent August afternoon after a half-inch of ...

With climate change and frequent droughts, more people are collecting rainwater for personal use. While it's an eco-friendly and cost-saving practice, there are important restrictions to consider. In ...

(KRQE/NEXSTAR) — A widespread soaking is expected in Connecticut Saturday and may leave many residents thinking about collecting rainwater, but is that legal? The World Water Reserve published a full ...

This 500-gallon tank will irrigate the UC Santa Cruz Village garden with rainwater during the region's dry season. It was designed, built, and adorned with a painted mural by students as part of an ...