RAINWATER COLLECTION: Talk about making the best out 
of a rainy day! ... details on Passport To Texas.

Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

While some may frown on a cloudy sky, engineer John 
Kight welcomes the rain. His household has been using 
rainwater as an alternative water source for the past 5 
years, and wants YOU to know about some of the 
advantages. 

Well, I think it's important because, well first of all, it is better 
quality water. It's a more sustainable source or supple of water. 
But up in the Hill Country here with all development that's 
occurring, there's not enough ground water to support the 
continued development up in the Hill Country. They're going to 
have to look for different water sources, and rainwater is one of 
the best ones to look for. :19
 
The Kendall county rainwater expert will share some 
techniques and advice to those interested in water 
conservation during an upcoming seminar. 

It's not hard. A properly designed system will sustain you 
through a drought of record, and we've got 6400 square foot of 
roof area on the house and the garage. So with that, theoretically 
you can pick up 4000 gallons per inch of rain. Every morning I 
read my water meters, so I know exactly how much water we've 
used. It's something that's a very doable thing. It's something 
that people who that live out in the country already consider as 
their primary source of water rather than even worrying about a 
well. :26

John Kight's rainwater collection presentation 	will be 
Saturday, January 13th from 9 until 11 AM at Government 
Canyon State Park. Admission is free, but reservations 
are required.

Details about alternative water supplies can be found on 
the Texas Parks & Wildlife website. 

That's our show for today ... For Texas Parks and 
Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti