Have you ever wanted to learn more about rainwater collection?
Texas A&M University System AgriLIFE, in conjunction with Texas Tech University in Junction, is sponsoring a training camp for Texans interested in learning how to harvest rainwater.
The course runs from Aug. 16 – 20, and will be held at the Texas Tech University Junction campus.
“This camp is a five-day intensive educational course for those interested in expanding their knowledge of rainwater harvesting and rain catchment systems while getting lots of practical, real-life experience with the construction and installation of these systems,” said Billy Kniffen, AgriLife Extension water resource specialist and the lead instructor for the camp.
The course will include tours of rainwater harvesting systems ranging in size from 50 to 250,000 gallons, 12 hours of hands-on construction experience and 20 hours of 300-level American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association classes. There are additional evening opportunities to “train the trainer” in which participants will learn how to develop, plan for, execute, and evaluate a successful training program on rainwater harvesting.
The cost of the five day course is $790 and includes all meals and training materials. On-campus lodging is available at the additional cost of $60 for the entire course.
To register for Rainwater Harvesting Training Camp, go to http://agrilifevents.tamu.edu and enter “Rainwater Harvesting” into the search field.
For more information on the program, go to http://rainwaterharvesting.tamu.edu or contact Brent Clayton at 979-845-4116 or jbclayton@ag.tamu.edu.
