Texas Water Development Board announces the 2023 Texas Rain Catcher Award recipients

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AUSTIN – (October 5, 2023) – 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: agricultural, educational, governmental, and regional. Congratulations to the 2023 Texas Rain Catcher Award winners:

• Baker Equestrian Center in Dripping Springs, Texas, for its rainwater harvesting system
• Tarrant Regional Water District in Fort Worth, Texas, for its rain barrel education program
• The City of Austin for its Onsite Water Reuse Demonstration
• The Standen residence in Austin, Texas, for its rainwater harvesting system
• The Delta Reclamation Project in La Villa, Texas

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 mitigation, and agricultural water conservation projects.