On April 19, the Manasquan Environmental Commission teamed up
with members of the Rutgers Water Resources Program in
Manasquan, New Jersey, to host the county's third annual "Build
a Rain Barrel" workshop. Rutgers students and Sara Mellor, the
program associate from Rutgers' Water Research Program, brought
three dozen barrels that were previously used for storing olives
and taught the attendees how to properly build and install them
in their homes. The two organizations are known in their area
for educating others on issues relating to agriculture and the
environment, management of natural resources, and food quality
and safety. One of the biggest ways to move toward sustainable
living is to use a rain barrel. A rain barrel attaches to the
downspout of a gutter and collects and stores rainwater that can
be used for everyday activities such as washing a car, watering
gardens and filling bird baths. Harvesting rain has many
benefits – besides saving money on high water bills and
conserving water, homeowners can