River Keepers Host Rain Barrel Workshop

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — With the recent rain in the area, River Keepers are helping people harness the rain.

River Keepers partnered with Moorhead Parks and Recreation to host a ‘Make Your Own Rain Barrel’ workshop. At the event people, created a 55 gallon rain barrel for their own use, as well as, watching a presentation on storm runoff and water quality.

Rain barrels are important for sustainability of the Red River Valley. They help with storm and rain pollution. Kim Radebaugh, River Keepers Project Coordinator, said, “So, for our rain barrels, it is helping reduce stormwater pollution by capturing stormwater before it hits the streets.”

Radebaugh also said, “That’s one of the benefits that we really talk about in our class.” 

If you missed out and want a rain barrel, River Keepers have barrels available for sale on their website