Take the Million Gallon Challenge

This is a shout-out for the good work being done by the Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids. They are promoting the use of rain barrels with their challenge Every Gallon Counts. The center initiated this effort as an Earth Day Project. With 1,000 rain barrels in place, it’s estimated we can keep 65,000 gallons of rainwater out of waterways during a rainstorm.

Indian Creek’s goal is to have 1,000 rain barrels in place by April 22, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Persons may purchase a 65-gallon rain barrel (named Moby) through the nature center for $100. The barrels are made from recycled plastic and are made by Rain Water Solutions. To order a rain barrel go to the nature center’s website: www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org and click on “Rain Barrel Project.” You may purchase the barrels with a credit card or check. When the center receives 300 orders the barrels will be shipped.