Lawton's Earth Day Event Offers Discounted Rain Barrels

Everyone is trying to save money somewhere, and one way to save on your water bill is by harvesting rain water! If you have plants to water, like me, then you spend a lot of time and money watering. Luckily, the City of Lawton is making it easy and affordable to harvest rain water with its annual Earth Day event, "Save The Rain."

On Saturday, April 25, the City of Lawton's Stormwater Division will be at Lowe's Lawn & Garden Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with discounted rain barrels for Lawton citizens. The barrels will 66-gallon collapsible rain barrels, and will be available while supplies last.

The City of Lawton Stormwater Division will have discounted rain barrels and weather radios for purchase on April 25.

The rain barrels will be available for $31.87. If the division sells out during the event, Lawton residents will also have the opportunity to order barrels for a later pickup.

The division will also have discounted weather radios available to purchase on April 25. The radios will be available for $15 and will be limited to two radios per person. All items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

City of Lawton Stormwater Division staff will be onsite to assist with the rain barrels and answer any questions residents may have about how to reduce runoff and protect the environment. Staff will also have educational materials on hand about the rain barrels, rain gardens, stormwater pollution and flood safety.

Stormwater Division will host Stream Clean Saturday during Trash Off.

The City of Lawton's Stormwater Management Division also hosts a monthly event, Stream Clean Saturday. Where staff and citizens get together to clean various streams around Lawton.

The next Stream Clean Saturday will take place during the city's annual Trash Off on Saturday, May 2. More information can be found on the City of Lawton's official website.

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