Sunday, 9/15/2024, 9am - Radio 2050

Brad Lancaster, author and co-founder of neighborhoodforesters.org, shares his journey of becoming a water harvesting expert in the Sonoran Desert. He explains how he became inspired to be part of the solution to the water crisis in his community and started harvesting rainwater as his primary water source. Brad emphasizes the importance of using rainwater, which is known as sweet water, as it is free from salts and minerals and acts as a natural fertilizer for plants. He also discusses the principles of water harvesting, such as long and thoughtful observation, slowing the spread of water, and creating a living sponge in the soil. Brad encourages listeners to check out his websites and books for more information on water harvesting and to take action in their own communities.