Imagine getting fined for catching rain. Sounds absurd, right? Yet across the United States, particularly in arid Western regions, rainwater harvesting operates in a surprisingly complex legal gray ...

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Even though there hasn’t been a consistent amount of rain in Central Texas for the last few months, one local business said many people are turning to them for rainwater ...

SPICEWOOD SPRINGS, Texas--When Joe Wheeler built his new house here in 2001, he was told that it would cost $10,000 to drill a well, and that he wouldn't be able to drink or bathe in the water.

As of May 2025, nearly 99% of Florida is experiencing drought, making this one of the driest years since 2008, according to the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. The signs are obvious: watering ...

With climate change and frequent droughts, more people are collecting rainwater for personal use. While it's an eco-friendly and cost-saving practice, there are important restrictions to consider. In ...

(KRQE/NEXSTAR) — A widespread soaking is expected in Connecticut Saturday and may leave many residents thinking about collecting rainwater, but is that legal? The World Water Reserve published a full ...

For six years, Hope Farms has shown that the words “urban” and “farm” are not mutually exclusive. Located in the Sunnyside neighborhood, 10 miles south of Houston City Hall, the seven-acre farm ...

TUCSON, Ariz. — Nothing makes Brad Lancaster happier than a monsoon downpour. The tall 58-year-old jumped like a kid in the puddles on the sidewalk one recent August afternoon after a half-inch of ...