Texas Water Development Board announces the 2021 Texas Rain Catcher Award recipients

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AUSTIN – (September 23, 2021) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) announced today the recipients of its annual Texas Rain Catcher Award, a rainwater harvesting competition and recognition program. The award recipients have displayed excellence in rainwater harvesting in Texas in four categories: commercial, educational, governmental, and residential. Congratulations to the 2021 Texas Rain Catcher Award winners:

• Credit Human Headquarters for their rainwater and condensate harvesting system
• Edwards Aquifer Authority Education Outreach Center Demonstration Garden at Morgan’s Wonderland Camp for its rainwater harvesting system
• Mansfield Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District for its development of a cistern
• The Thornton residence for its water supply rainwater harvesting system

Since the program began in 2007, the TWDB has recognized numerous entities and individuals across the state. For more information on the Texas Rain Catcher Award, please visit the TWDB's website.

The TWDB is the state agency charged with collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional water and flood planning, and preparing the state water and flood plans. The TWDB administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.