A new water catchment project has been completed on the Rhoden farm. Compared to A&E’s past water catchment project, this tank is much bigger and will provide water for a much broader area. While not for human consumption, this 16,000 gallon tank will be used to water several raised bed gardens in the surrounding area.
“We can use the collected water instead of using city water in order to conserve,” said Dr. Nicodemus, assistant professor of environmental science. “We will be able to use natural rain water rather than using treated water.”
Both the water catchment project and the raised bed project will have research and classroom components for the students to be involved in.
“I think the raised bed garden is going to be a great place for agricultural majors and other students interested in gardening to get hands-on experience,” said Aaron Shaver, senior vocational missions major from Hawkins, Texas. “It’s also going to be an enjoyable place aesthetically so that people can get out of the city limits and enjoy nature a little.”
The A&E department is excited about the completion of this project and the learning experience it has already provided for the students and will continue to provide.
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