Be a Part Of the Solution
While the Rainbow River is facing a variety of challenges, that also means there are many ways each of us can play a role in its recovery.
Do your part!
- Be sure to take your trash with you—and better yet, pick up any you see along the way.
- Avoid using fertilizers if you live in the 73-mile springshed. If you must use them, follow guidelines to apply them responsibly.
- Support efforts to remove septic tanks.
- Conserve water at home! Use low-flow appliances, install rain sensors on irrigation systems, and turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. (See if you qualify for a rebate for replacing your toilet with a low-flow model.)
- Choose native plants for your landscaping, which require less water and fewer chemicals.
- Use phosphate-free and biodegradable soaps for outdoor cleaning or boating activities.
Financial Support
Cleaning all 5.7 miles of the Rainbow River is no small feat—and it comes with a significant price tag. While we plan to seek funding from the State Legislature, we must first demonstrate that we are dedicated and capable of seeing this project through to completion. Every contribution we raise will showcase our community’s commitment and help move us closer to our mission of fully restoring the Rainbow River.
Other ways to support One Rake At A Time:
Art Jones is an asset to our county. He’s a dreamer, a thinker and a doer. He puts his money where his mouth is. And in a world full of politicians and talking heads, a man of action like Art Jones deserves to be honored.
— Cortney Stewart, Mar 18, 2017