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Let's build a rainwater harvesting system together in Fresno
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a rainwater harvesting system - we need $3,350 for materials.
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For five years the neighborhood has asked for a rainwater harvesting system. This year a group of 14 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Sycamore vacant lot, but no funding.
We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $3,350.
It will serve about 124 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in March and everyone is invited.
We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos.
Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered.
Where the $3,350 goes:
• Materials: $2,500
• Permits and inspections: $270
• Safety equipment and signage: $380
• Tools hire and delivery: $200
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Leonardo
Updates from Leonardo
49% there. I made the first payment toward materials. Thank you.
28% there. the plan for materials is now scheduled. Thank you.
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Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Take care
Good luck, Leonardo. Hope you get there.