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Rain Water Catch Design Recognized in International Competition

Vancouver, WA (PRWeb) February 21, 2007 -- The Rain Water Catch, designed by Scott Wehner and submitted by Friends of Water, was among the ideas recognized by the ARUP Cause, based in London England, for providing low-cost access to clean water to millions of people around the world. There were three prize winners and three 'highly commended submissions' from among the submissions from around the world - among them the rain water catch.

The Rain Water Catch is a lightweight and durable rain water collector and storage system designed for use in areas of the world without sufficient access to clean water. The rain catch provides a direct response to the recent UN and World Agroforest Centre report that harvesting rain water could completely solve the problems of access to clean water in Africa. The rain water catch is inexpensive to purchase and to ship, but is made of long-lasting weather-resistant materials.

The Rain Water Catch can be used in any setting where people are interested in saving water.

To see multiple photos of the Rain Water Catch, and more information, please go to www.friendsofwater.com and click through to Water Catch.

Tim Hickey, the founder and Big Splash at www.friendsofwater.com said: "We thank the ARUP Cause for holding this competition to bring attention to the problem of access to water and sanitation around the world. We are grateful that Scott Wehner's wonderful design was acknowledged. Our greatest hope is to attract the attention of non-profits, governmental agencies and NGOs about this affordable solution, so that people who are suffering needlessly can get some relief."

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