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Article: ARTISTS NEEDED TO PAINT RAIN BARRELS FOR NATURE CENTER BENEFIT
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- January 5, 2009
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The city of Lincoln issued the following news release:
Local artists and teachers are invited to participate in a rain barrel art project to benefit the Pioneers Park Nature Center. The project is sponsored by the Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center and the Watershed Management Division of the City Public Works and Utilities Department. A total of 25 artists will be chosen to paint rain barrels, which will be auctioned to the public in May. Rain barrels are above-ground containers modified to receive, store and distribute rooftop runoff for non-drinking uses.
"Using rain barrels is a great way to save water for dry spells, reduce runoff and stormwater pollution and cut your water bills ...