Protect Your Well, Safeguard Your Garden, and Earn Cash Back
The Harpswell Invasive Plant Partnership (HIPP) is launching a new rain barrel rebate program to promote local water conservation. By harvesting rainwater, residents can protect their wells during dry spells and prevent drought-loving invasive plants from taking over native gardens.
To help our community get started, HIPP is offering a $25 rebate to the first 20 Harpswell residents who install a rain barrel this season.
What to Do and How to Do It
Finding and installing a rain barrel is simple. While HIPP does not endorse any specific retailer, the following local stores offer excellent options to fit your home’s needs:
- Lowe’s: FCMP Outdoor 50-Gallon Recycled Rain Barrel
- Tractor Supply Co.: Rain Barrel Selection
- The Home Depot: Rain Barrel Selection
Once you have purchased your barrel, setup is straightforward. You may find this quick YouTube tutorial video helpful during the installation process to assist with downspout alignment, leveling, and maximizing water pressure.
How to Claim Your $25 Rebate!
To celebrate your success, we are delighted to offer a $25 rebate to the first 20 people who install their new rain barrels.
How to Claim Your Thank-you Check:
- Snap a photo: Take a clear picture of your newly installed rain barrel on your property
- Gather your receipt: Locate your store purchase receipt
- Submit your application: Email both the photo and a copy of your receipt to [email protected].
Note: Please include your full name and return mailing address in the email so we can send your check. This program is open to all Harpswell residents on a first-come, first-served basis, excluding HIPP volunteers.
Thank you for conserving water, protecting our local ecosystem, and for partnering with us to keep Maine beautiful.
Example rain barrel installation