San Diego relies heavily on the Colorado River. But at what cost? What are the alternatives?
Beavers are Watershed Warriors
We have beavers in San Diego! Learn about where they are, and why they are helpful watershed warriors!
All Water is Water: Let’s rethink how we manage water in San Diego
Imagine the path a drop of water from high in the mountains takes to get to your faucet and what happens after it goes down the drain.
Why did the City of San Diego change their Rain Barrel Rebate Program?
Help us advocate for better rainwater rebate programs to increase awareness about this important resourece.
CatchingH2O Enhances Local Water Resilience Through Policy, Education, and Installation
CatchingH2O envisions elevating the use of our local water resources to address climate resilience and environmental and social justice.
Laundry to Landscape Greywater Maintenance Guide
When was the last time you performed maintenance on your greywater system? It can be simple and straightforward, but also critical in ensuring your plants are benefiting and your washing machine pump isn’t going to burn out. Follow these simple steps to ensure your system is functioning effectively.
Using Rainwater Safely as an Emergency Water Supply
Don’t drink your rainwater until it’s been treated! In the midst of the madness of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been experiencing unusually stormy weather in San Diego, with over 4 inches of rainfall so…
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Beyond compliance: meeting stormwater requirements while maximizing every drop of water and every dollar
Stormwater regulations for new development are important ways the county can ensure compliance with watershed protection requirements. The county has a Best Management Practice manual, which includes resources for how to engineer detention or biofiltration…
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2019 Impact Report
It’s been a fantastic year for San Diego on the water harvesting front.
Artesian Well System for Horse Ranch
At Catching H2O we focus on rainwater and greywater for irrigation and other uses to save on potable water usage for our clients. We also sometimes find projects with other water sources such as groundwater…
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