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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2024 Winning Entries

Concho Valley Master Gardener Demonstration Garden - Tom Green 4-H Center

Concho Valley Master Gardener Demonstration Garden - Tom Green 4-H Center

Uses collected rainwater to propagate plants for annual fundraiser and educational feature for residents.

Sonora Bank New Braunfels

Sonora Bank New Braunfels

Minimizes reliance on municipal water while also reducing carbon footprint and functioning as stormwater detention.

The Campsite at Shield Ranch

The Campsite at Shield Ranch

Meets 100 percent of needs with rainwater collection while serving as a model for sustainability.

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas

Harvests rainwater for wildfire mitigation, irrigation, and dust abatement.

Gabbay Residence

Gabbay Residence

Uses a combination of unique catchment techniques to reduce runoff, eliminate flooding, and irrigate garden and orchard.

Dr. Hari J. Krishna

Dr. Hari J. Krishna

Long-standing commitment to rainwater harvesting in Texas.

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Archived Winning Entries (2008-2022)