So, before I start posting about #RainwaterCollection and #RainwaterHarvesting, I wanted to point out that while collecting rainwater is legal is most countries (though there can be local restriction), there are some states in the #UnitedStates that restrict or prohibit #Rainwater collection.

Can You Go To Jail for Collecting Rainwater?

By Kiersten Hickman
Updated on Nov. 24, 2023

It's fine in most states, but some have stricter rules!

"While most states permit rainwater harvesting and some even encourage it, other states have specific rules and regulations around the topic. These states specify the uses of the water. For example, if the water can be collected for “non-potable” purposes, it means the water is not suitable for drinking but can be used for other things. Potable means it’s safe for drinking, cooking and bathing.

Here are a few with specific rules governing rainwater harvesting.

- #Alaska (rainwater okay, but groundwater is regulated)
- #Arkansas (legal with some regulation)
- #California (legal unless using it for landscaping)
- #Colorado (limited to 110 gallons per day)
- #Illinois (legal with some regulation)
- #Kansas (#WaterRights required, except for domestic use)
- #Louisiana (#cisterns must have covers)
- #Nevada (used to be illegal, but is legal with some restrictions
- #NorthCarolina (regulated)
- #Ohio (regulated for drinking)
- #Oregon (ILLEGAL)
- #Texas (regulated)
- #Utah (strict rules)
- #WashingtonState (strict rules)

Learn more:
https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/collecting-rain-water-in-these-states-could-be-illegal/

More about the status of individual states:
https://4perfectwater.com/blog/rainwater-harvesting-laws

#SolarPunkSunday #WaterIsLife #WaterCollection #UnitedStates

Neighbor had some trees down over his driveway, so I just walked over and took care of them (after telling him I would do it, of course, always good to get permission before wielding power tools on someone else's property).

Feels nice to lend someone a paw!

#trees #colorado #weather #wind #neighborhood #community

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Three mid-sized pine trees, partially fallen across a black gravel driveway. The trees are completely blocking access to the house from the road. Dozens of healthy living pine trees are visible in the background, along with a few patches of snow.

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The same driveway, later in the day. The snow has melted a bit, but the most striking difference is that the trees have been cut back to allow access to the road again. This was a rush job (racing sunset) so there's still plenty of cleanup to do, but at least the driveway is clear now!

This is just stupid.

h/t @BianchiWeather #ChrisBianchi #9News #Denver #Colorado #CoWx #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis

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A weather forecast graphic for Denver highlights a varied week ahead. It includes a warm day tomorrow at 75°F with high winds, a snowy Sunday with temperature highs in the 30s, and a historic heat wave next Wednesday to Sunday, with highs near 90°.

A pretty plumset. 🌸🌆

#sunset #bloomscrolling #Colorado

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A few stems of a plum tree with many clusters of small blossoms at sunset. The white blossoms — partially in shadow — are tinted orange by the sunset light, with the clouds in the background sky painted in shades of gold, orange, red, and hints of purple.

The trump admin is reviewing proposals to break up one of the world’s leading #climate and #weather laboratories, transfer its work to universities and private companies, take away its aircraft, and sell its property in #Boulder, #Colorado.

In a social media post, #RussellVought, the White House budget director, called National Center for Atmospheric Research “one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country.” #project2025 #privatization
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/climate/ncar-breakup-plan-nasa-noaa.html

Quick, name that REM record!
#colorado #altcountry #americana #music #coversong

Good morning. 🌸🌅

#sunrise #bloomscrolling #Colorado

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A vertical branch of a plum tree with many side stems, the stems covered in clusters of white blossoms that are tinted pinkish-orange from sunrise light reflecting off clouds above and in the background. The branch is silhouetted against the garden and background sky, which is painted in purples, pinks, and oranges just before sunrise.

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Another view of a plum tree branch with clusters of blossoms that appear reddish-orange and are in silhouette against a vibrant background sunrise sky filled with fiery oranges and reds.

The plum blossoms seem to arrive earlier and earlier every year, but they always look beautiful and smell wonderful. 🌸

#gardening #bloomscrolling #Colorado

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Clusters of dozens of delicate, white plum blossoms on multiple brown stems of a small plum tree. Each flower has five white petals and yellow centers filled with antenna-like stamens that are illuminated by late afternoon light streaming into the garden on a warm March day.

I'm just going to file this under Jackalope.

#Jackalope #Colorado #FrankensteinBunnies #ShopePapillomavirus
https://apnews.com/article/rabbits-with-horns-virus-colorado-tentacles-papillomavirus-98b1ad95ba3a0f308bf884d79d1eea7c

Il Fatto Quotidiano: “Era una brutta giornata al lavoro, sono uscito a comprare un biglietto della lotteria e ho vinto un milione di dollari”: l’incredibile storia dell’ex senzatetto

Un ex senzatetto ha visto la propria vita cambiare quando ha acquistato un biglietto della lotteria in una pausa da una dura giornata di lavoro e ha vinto 1 milione di dollari. Jonathan G., questo il suo nome, lavora come rappresentante di telefonia mobile e risiede in Colorado. “La mia reazione è stata di totale incredulità”, ha detto Jonathan, come riporta il New York Post. “Ho avuto una giornata di vendite difficile e alla fine ne è valsa la pena”, ha detto.
Una vita difficile
Il venditore di cellulari ha spiegato che la sua famiglia ha dovuto affrontare gravi difficoltà finanziarie negli ultimi anni: era senza lavoro e aveva persino dovuto vivere in un rifugio per un certo periodo. Poi è riuscito a riprendersi, trovando un lavoro e assicurando per sé e la famiglia un tetto sopra la testa. Ora le cose sono destinate a cambiare radicalmente: “Ho sicuramente intenzione di dare alla mia compagna e ai miei figli una vita che non avrei mai pensato possibile.
L’istinto lo ha premiato
Il neo milionario ha dichiarato come fosse solito giocare alla lotteria solo quando poteva permetterselo. Generalmente comprava gratta e vinci da 5 dollari, ma quel giorno ha avuto una sensazione diversa: “Qualcosa nella mia testa mi diceva: ‘Perché non provi con il biglietto da 20 dollari? Qual è la cosa peggiore che potrebbe succedere?'”. Jonathan ha seguito l’istinto ed è stato premiato: “È stata una delle migliori decisioni che abbia mai preso”, ha concluso.
L'articolo “Era una brutta giornata al lavoro, sono uscito a comprare un biglietto della lotteria e ho vinto un milione di dollari”: l’incredibile storia dell’ex senzatetto proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.

“It was a bad day at work, I went out to buy a lottery ticket and I won a million dollars”: the incredible story of the former homeless man.

A former homeless man’s life changed when he bought a lottery ticket during a break from a tough day’s work and won $1 million. Jonathan G., that was his name, works as a mobile phone representative and resides in Colorado. “My reaction was total disbelief,” Jonathan said, as reported by the New York Post. “I had a difficult sales day and it was definitely worth it,” he added.

A Difficult Life
The mobile phone salesman explained that his family had faced serious financial difficulties in recent years: he was unemployed and had even had to live in a shelter for a period. Then he was able to recover, finding a job and ensuring he and his family had a roof over their heads. Now things are destined to change radically: “I certainly intend to give my partner and children a life that I never would have thought possible.”

The instinct rewarded him
The newly minted millionaire said that he usually only played the lottery when he could afford it. Generally he bought $5 scratch-off tickets, but that day he had a different feeling: “Something in my head told me, ‘Why don’t you try with the $20 ticket? What’s the worst that could happen?'”. Jonathan followed his instinct and was rewarded: “It was one of the best decisions I ever made,” he concluded.

The article “It was a bad day at work, I went out to buy a lottery ticket and I won a million dollars”: the incredible story of the former homeless man comes from Il Fatto Quotidiano.

#JonathanG #Colorado #theNewYorkPost #IlFattoQuotidiano

https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/08/era-una-brutta-giornata-al-lavoro-sono-uscito-a-comprare-un-biglietto-della-lotteria-e-ho-vinto-un-milione-di-dollari-lincredibile-storia-dellex-senzatetto/8317215/