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Around the World
Demand for Rainwater
Harvesting Systems
Growing
American Rainwater Catchment Systems
Association
January 2013 E-News
ICC Restoration
Saving Up for a Dry Day
New York Times
Drought Drives Rainwater
Collection Across Texas
Statesman
An Experiment with
Rainwater Harvesting
The Hindu
Tucson Water Has New
Rainwater Harvesting
Rebate
Tucson Citizen
Water: Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle
Environmental Leader
RDN Offering Cash Rebates
for Residents
Canada.com
ARCSA congratulates the newest!
Certified Associates
Rick Bright
Alan Richmond
Robin Swindle
Accredited Professionals
Linda Jodry
Inspector Specialists
Dotty Woodson
Bob Boulware
Chris Keiger
Cado Daily
Stanley Gaddy
Clair Klock
Steven Krieger
Syracuse Earns Grant for
Rainwater Collection
System at Carrier Dome
Green Sports Alliance
Rick Weisberg
2013 ARCSA National Conference
Save the Date!
Harvesting Rainwater
Realty Times
Free Rain Water Harvesting
Classes Planned
Sierra Vista Herald
Rainwater Harvesting in
Cameroon
Foundation Source Access
WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS
Arizona
Sandra Rode
Connecticut
Asma Bajwa
Georgia
Greer Phillips
Oklahoma
Bill Bleakley
Oregon
Kevin McCaleb
Pennsylvania
Jean Gajary
Shawn Martin
Texas
John Sergent
Pat Chesney
Dino Mazzone
Daryl Dubberly
Scott Hornick
ARCSA is teaming up with the Irrigation Association for the
2013 ARCSA Annual Conference and Exhibitor Show
at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX.
View Conference Info here>>
ARCSA's proposed 2013 schedule is:
Educational Workshops and Self-Guided Tour, Nov. 4
Annual Conference, Nov. 5 & 6
Rainwater Pavilion at the Exhibitor Show, Nov. 6 & 7
Educational Workshops, Nov. 8 & 9
ARCSA Conference and Workshop Registration Forthcoming
Exhibitors for the Rainwater Pavilion please contact Russ Jackson
([email protected]).
Missed the 2012 ARCSA Annual Conference?
Purchase the ARCSA
2012 Conference Thumb drive ($99)
for 8GB of conference presentations and supporting
documents.
Purchase at the ARCSA online store here>>
2013: the Year of Water Scarcity
GAO Report warns of new era of water shortages
New Members through
the
CA Program
Alan Richmond
Rick Bright
Robin Swindle
Have you read the
ARCSA quarterly
newsletter?
Join ARCSA
In 2003, the General Accounting Office (GAO) issued a report warning that the
U.S. was entering a new era of water scarcity. The report projected that by
2013 at least 36 states could face water shortages.
However, the report was incorrect. By 2008, five years earlier than projected,
at least 36 states were already dealing with periodic, if not chronic, water
shortages with California, New Mexico, and Arizona at the top of the list.
Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless Co., makers of no-water urinal
systems and other restroom-related products, predicts that while there is some
good news, water scarcity and related-water concerns will likely become
paramount issues in 2013.
Read more from All One Water>>
Integrating Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
with Rainwater Catchment
By Bob Boulware
President, Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. & ARCSA Member, CA, AP & IS
Rainwater catchment is commonly thought of as
applicable to remote buildings located on the fringes of
civilization. Such is not the case for buildings located in
the cities of the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and island
locations in general. Here, historic buildings are often
clustered together and fire protection is necessary to
avoid major fires and disaster. Typical of these locations
is a limitation of available water to fight a building fire.
Utilizing rainwater catchment, to provide the water for
fire suppression sprinkler systems to operate, may offer a
solution to the need.
Read more from Environmental Leader>>
Bob Boulware
Design-Aire Engineering
Bob Boulware has just published a new resource for rainwater harvesters Alternative Water Sources and Wastewater Management. His book is now
available on Amazon.com.
Boulware's company, Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. will celebrate it's 30th
anniversary in 2013!
Visit them at www.daengineering.com.
ARCSA on the Move
ARCSA Website Updates
The ARCSA Accredited Professional (AP) and Inspection Specialist (IS) tests are
now available online. Please contact us ([email protected]) if you would like to
start the AP or IS process.
In addition, several webinars are now available through our ARCSA Online
Store ($20 per webinar). Visit the store here>>
Starting this year, ARCSA member profiles will now show a "CEU" or Continuing
Education section. We have not yet updated all profiles with CEU infomation.
Call for Vendor Videos!
ARCSA is requesting educational videos from our business members. We
are looking for videos that will help train members on the technical aspect of
the equipment offered by our business members. The videos need to be a
maximum of 45 minutes and will be offered on our website for free to the
public and at a nominal price for gaining CEUs.
Contact Jack Holmgreen at [email protected] to reserve your slot
for a 2013 educational video. Space is going fast, so do not delay!
Spotlight on Water.org
The water scarcity and sanitation
problem across the world is growing
rapidly, leaving many without clean
water to drink. Water.org, a nonprofit
organization founded by Matt Damon
and Gary White, is using microfinance
and new solutions like Rainwater
Harvesting to increase access to safe
water across Africa, Central America and
South Asia. Their vision is simple: the
day when everyone in the world can
take a safe drink of water.
Read more at Water.org>>
Tabitha, a 28 year old loan
recipient in Kenya, used the
water.org funding to purchase this
water tank for
rainwater harvesting
ARCSA's Gone Social!
Social Media Drive
Join us on Facebook and post your favorite rainwater harvesting projects
to our wall for all to see and learn from!
ARCSA also has a group on LinkedIn - Join our LinkedIn group and network
with your fellow Rainwater Harvesting professionals!
ARCSA Quarterly Newsletter
Members Only
ARCSA will no longer have a members only newsletter. Instead of the
members only newsletter, ARCSA is preparing a technical newsletter that
will go out via email to all ARCSA Certified and Accredited Members starting
this month.
RWH Workshops and
Accreditation Courses
2013 Workshop Schedule
CITY
COURSES
DATES
Austin, TX
Intro, AP, D&C, Insp
Jan. 28-Feb. 1
Santa Fe, NM
AP
Feb. 14-15
St Louis, MO
AP
Feb. 25-26
Cincinatti, OH
AP
March 4-6
Prescott, AZ
Intro, AP
March 31-April 2
Scottsdale, AZ
Intro, AP
April 23-25
Santa Monica, CA
Intro, AP, D&C, Insp
May 13-17
The CA workshops will offer 6 hours of AIA Credit.
See www.arcsa.org for additional information.
If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring an ARCSA workshop,
please contact the ARCSA Education Coordinator at
[email protected].
American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
Phone (512) 617.6528
Email [email protected]
Web www.arcsa.org
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