PO Box 410
14269 Claridon Troy Road
Burton, OH 44021
ph: 440-834-1122
fax: 440-834-0316
gswcd
Rain Barrels
2020 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign
Thanks to all who painted and purchased barrels!
Since 2006 Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been sponsoring its Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign. Through this creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled plastics barrels into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels! By collecting rooftop runoff for watering landscapes, lawns and flower gardens, these decorated rain barrels help save water, alleviate flooding and reduce stormwater pollution.
Geauga SWCD wishes to thank everyone who participated in this year's program! Seven talented artists (listed below) each painted a barrel to uniquely reflect Geauga County's natural, cultural, agricultural, or historical resources. The sale of these barrels raised over $2,800 for the District's communtiy education programs. Thanks for your support of this beneficial program combining art appreciation with water conservation.
BIDS ARE FINAL AS SHOWN BELOW - Scroll down to see all 7 barrels
THANK YOU TO ALL BIDDERS!!
"COVID DREAMS"
Painted by Bob Kolcum
FINAL BID - $600
(H. Bates)
"What lies beyond"
Painted by Yvonne Delgado Thomas
Current Bid - $600
(H. Bates)
"A WORLD OF WESTIES"
Painted by Mary Samide
FINAL BID $150
(S. Sutkus)
"SERenITY"
Painted by Byron Leffler
FINAL BID - $350
(A. Rodewig)
"Little Brown BATitat"
Painted by Taryn Zwolinski
FINAL BID - $125
(D. Horning)
"THE MIGRATION OF KINGS"
Painted by Nimue Shive
FINAL BID - $750
(A. Rodewig)
"THE Three Sisters and Moon Maidens"
Painted by Julie Bell
FINAL BID - $275
(H. Bates)
What is a Rain Barrel?
A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to a storm drain or out onto your property. The collected water in the rain barrel can then be utilized for watering landscapes, lawns, and gardens, reducing water consumption and pollution. 
Why use a Rain Barrel?
Rain barrels work day in and day out to keep rainwater out of storm drains and sewers. Why is this important? Every time it rains, unabsorbed water rushes to storm drains and directly into our local waterways. Often times this runoff carries with it pollutants it has picked up along the way.
How much water will you collect in your rain barrel?
Believe it or not, for every inch of rain that falls on a catchment area of 1,000 square feet, you can expect to collect approximately 600 gallons of rainwater. Ten inches of rain falling on a 1,000 square foot catchment area will generate about 6,000 gallons of rainwater! That's right, 6,000 gallons! More than you were expecting?
However, rainwater-harvesting systems aren't necessarily 100% efficient. Most sources estimate efficiency between 70% and 90%. All rainwater-harvesting systems lose some of the rainwater. It may spill out of the gutters or the wind may blow it away. Evaporation will undoubtedly affect some of it. To maximize your collection of rainwater, you can use out buildings such as barns and sheds.
Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign 
Geauga SWCD’s Annual Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign has been a creative community initiative for over a decade! Local artists and groups donate their time, talent, and materials to the District by painting the 55-gallon plastic barrels to creatively transform them into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels! From August through October of each year, the decorated rain barrels are placed on display at various events in Geauga County and available for silent bidding at on the District website by emailing clair@geaugaswcd.com. Minimum bids start at $100 but be sure to check current bid amouth for barrels prior to submitting a bid. The District also sells undecorated rain barrels year round and at their annual Tree Sale.
2020 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
2019 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
2018 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
2017 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
2015 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
2014 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
2013 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
2012 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
2011 Decorated Rain Barrels and Auction Flyer
Rain Barrels For Sale
Geauga SWCD sells rain barrels throughout the year! These clay colored, 50-gallon barrels are made from recycled polypropylene food grade barrels and have a spigot for easy watering. They have lid that screws on and off and a screen to deter mosquitoes from laying their eggs in the water. Each barrel weighs approximately 18 lbs. They are 34.5 inches high and 23 inches in diameter.
Barrels cost $90.00 each can be picked up at the Geauga SWCD Office at 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, Ohio 44021.
Orders can be placed by calling 440-834-1122 or by emailing the District at clair@geaugaswcd.com. 
Looking for a DIVERTER for your new rain barrel? Downspout diverters may be purchased that fit the application you need. It is helpful to first do some research to see what best suits your rain barrel set up. Here are some diverter options we recommend!
PO Box 410
14269 Claridon Troy Road
Burton, OH 44021
ph: 440-834-1122
fax: 440-834-0316
gswcd