Retain the Rain

Rain Barrels - easiest way to keep the Mississippi River clean.

CLICK HERE to learn about rain barrels and order yours online.

Rain barrels include a 60-gallon barrel, lid, mosquito netting, downspout diverter, spigot, and two overflow attachments.

WHY? - Rain barrels decrease one’s water consumption from municipal supplies lowering water bills. Collected rainwater can be used to irrigate lawns, water landscape beds or wash cars. Rain barrels also reduce stormwater runoff lessening the impact on storm sewers, local streams, and rivers.

"Retain the Rain" calculator

This fun, interactive program calculates stormwater savings when you enter the dimensions of your roof, yard, or office project.

• Find out how you can control stormwater runoff from your home or business.
• Determine the amount of water runoff with the built in calculator.
• View area rain gardens and green roofs and find out more about your watershed.

CLICK HERE to start virtual kiosk.

Quad Cities Watershed Plan