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
Uses collected rainwater to irrigate vineyards and provide fire protection.
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
Directly links funding for rainwater harvesting systems with public education.
City of Austin’s Rain Catcher Pilot Program
Financially incentivized rain gardens, cisterns, and rainwater-irrigated street trees on residential properties.
Jasek Residence Home and Garden Rain Water Systems
Meets 100 percent of home and garden needs with rainwater from two different collection systems.