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Green Collar Technologies

Education for Green Collar Workers in Hawai‘i

Rainwater Harvesting Class (RWH101)

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Water is Life.

On Hawaii Island we spend nearly ten million dollars per year on diesel fuel to pump water from the ground into our water grid. We have tied the price of our water to the price of fossil fuels. Bottled water is already more expensive than gasoline.

Desert societies have survived for thousands of years using rainwater harvesting to collect their water. You can too. Take this class to learn how.

HELCO and the County of Hawaii both suggest keeping your own water supply on hand in case of emergency.

Why wait for an emergency?
Owning your own water supply will help you reconnect with the most important aspects of water while providing your family with a renewable resource for gardening, drinking and preserving your sustainable lifestyle. Why let anyone stand between you and your water supply?

Owning your own water supply easy and affordable to get started.

We offer an introductory class in Rainwater Harvesting to help you become aware of our water supply needs. We will help you better understand the requirements for getting started and the best approaches for your climate and budget.

Who Should Attend

  • Homeowners, farmers, gardeners on OR off the water grid needs.
  • Anyone considering a career change, skills enhancement or green jobs.
  • Anyone concerned about Hawaii’s water supply.

Class Agenda

  • Rainwater Harvesting Historical Perspective
  • Legal Considerations for Local Water Supply
  • How to Collect and Store Rainwater (system sizing/design)
  • How to Use Rainwater (filtration, treatment, uses)
  • Question and Answer Session with the instructor

All Instruction is provided in a no-nonsense format allowing everyone in the class to choose appropriate tools and technologies in their lives.

All the concepts introduced will be explained in a useful manner. Real-world implementations, total cost of ownership and “gotchas” will all be explained in an effort to save you time and money.

It’s nice to learn things on your own, but it’s also really nice to get a helping hand once in a while. This is that helping hand.

Important!
A minimum of ten registrations are required one week prior to class date. All subscribed and registered students will be notified five days before class date via email or telephone if a class needs to be rescheduled.

We deeply appreciate your involvement in Hawaii Island Sustainability efforts.