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Rainwater Harvesting

Passive harvesting contains
rain where it falls to infiltrate into the ground for landscapes & aquifer recharge while active harvesting stores rainwater in tanks.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

Rainwater Catchment System Designer Certification

American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA)

Professional accreditation (AP/D) for designing and installing rainwater harvesting systems — required or preferred by many state licensing boards and water-sector employers.

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Internships

Sustainable Water Systems Intern

SUNY Climate Corps

Paid placement with New York state agencies working on sustainable water management, stormwater infrastructure, and community resilience projects.

Mentors

Brad Lancaster

Author, Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond

The foremost practitioner and educator in rainwater harvesting, based in Tucson, AZ — highly accessible mentor.

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Mentorship Network

American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA)

Professional association with accreditation, annual conference, and mentorship connections for rainwater harvesting professionals.

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Art Ludwig

Author, The New Create an Oasis with Greywater / Water Systems Designer

Pioneer in water harvesting and greywater systems with extensive practitioner network.

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Mentorship Network

Greywater Action – Professional Network

Practitioner network for water-wise professionals covering rainwater, greywater, and watershed systems.

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