Here in Tucson, and especially in the University area, it seems that during rains, the streets quickly gain water and it just sits until the sun comes out and the water evaporates. Little do people know, there are ways to make use of this rainwater so that it is beneficial. RAINWATER HARVESTING is the gathering, or accumulating and storing, of rainwater. It's not only one of the oldest known gardening methods, dating back to the beginnings of agriculture, but it is still used today all around the world. The water gathered from rainwater harvesting may be used to water landscape, maintain pool water levels, do laundry, and flush toilets. It can also be used for a variety of other things, like drinking, if filtered properly.
This image to me is very powerful, it shows the problem of wasted rain water flooding the streets, yet the picture is very visually appealing. I like that the title of this post hones in on the real issue displayed in the picture with little explanation.
ReplyDelete-Erika Hubbard (Section 2)
THis is a great image. The vivid colors captured in both the red cement and the yellow house in the back help to contrast with the dark rain water in the gutter. This emphasis the idea that rain water is being wasted (this it is a darker color) is emphasized by the coloring. Great photo.
ReplyDelete-Colin Jones-Weinert (Section 2)