Texas Rain Catcher Award Winners

The Texas Water Development Board's Texas Rain Catcher Award is a rainwater harvesting competition and recognition program established October 1, 2007, to promote technology, educate the public, and to recognize excellence in the application of rainwater harvesting systems in Texas.

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2025 Winners

Dove Ridge Vineyard

Dove Ridge Vineyard

Uses collected rainwater to irrigate vineyards and provide fire protection.

Hays City, Texas

Hays City, Texas

Reduces permitted groundwater pumping by using rainwater as part of an integrated water conservation measure.

Post Oak Savannah GCD Rainwater Harvesting Grant Program

Post Oak Savannah GCD Rainwater Harvesting Grant Program

Directly links funding for rainwater harvesting systems with public education.

City of Austin’s Rain Catcher Pilot Program

City of Austin’s Rain Catcher Pilot Program

Financially incentivized rain gardens, cisterns, and rainwater-irrigated street trees on residential properties.

Jasek residence

Jasek Residence Home and Garden Rain Water Systems

Meets 100 percent of home and garden needs with rainwater from two different collection systems.

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