rain WATER COLLECTION

ROOFTOPS: GUTTERS

GROUND:  SWALES

Swales slow run-off and create a passive irrigation system for the land.

There are a lot of different designs for rainwater storage tanks; and many configurations and set-ups. But if you want the best rainwater catchment system, dig a swale, and a pond, if you can.

A swale will soak rain right into the soil where it belongs. It will stop water from running down the slope and off your property; and will spread it out evenly across the landscape, so you don’t have any soggy spots.

A comprehensive guide to use and construction of swales, click here.
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HOW TO BUILD SWALES:

1. How to Build Swales:  https://youtu.be/Rz6i5I42JmM
2. Designs Swales:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5OU7LG9Cl8
3. Digging Swales - Finale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zM8wBbR4RQ
4. Swales - in depth guide, theory, how to build them, and why they work:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAKLUmoASyc
5. Swales - How to Build:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgj4VOV0A1c

USES OF SWALES ON FARMS:

1. The Story of Dhun: (36) This man changed the fortunes of a barren land using traditional water wisdom. The story of Dhun-1 - YouTube
2. Water management: (34) Permaculture Design for Water - YouTube
3. Water Harvesting Swale in a Pasture:  https://youtu.be/oTUH4mevtnQ
4. Permaculture Swales Survey After Rain:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc2_k2QE9nc
5. How to make Swales:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2iWoF2XQ-w
6. Swale - Keypoint - Keyline - clarification:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH3x4j_sifA
7. Permaculture Farm where Swales are banned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro2J4IIJyxYwww.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro2J4IIJyxY
8. Integrated Water Harvesting Earthworks, Restoring Ecosystems with Permaculture Design: (34) Integrated Water Harvesting Earthworks, Restoring Ecosystems with Permaculture Design - YouTube

rain water storage

OVERGROUND / UNDERGROUND TANKS

PONDS / DAMS

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