YOU'RE INVITED! TURN RAIN INTO A RESOURCE
Why This Matters
Denver is in a drought, and every neighborhood deserves the tools to respond. But not every neighborhood has had equal access to water-saving resources. GWD makes rain barrels accessible to everyone – because resilience shouldn't depend on your zip code.
Save Water. Strengthen Your Community. Protect the Environment by Reducing Stormwater Runoff.
Did You Know?
In 2025, GWD youth crews distributed 81 rain barrels across Denver neighborhoods – trained, paid, and community-rooted.
Spread the Word!
Together We Can Heal Our Communities
Choose Your Experience:
- Professional GWD Installation: Let our trained youth crews handle the heavy lifting! No tools, no stress. Includes a maintenance check-in.
- Self-Installation Kit: Prefer a hands-on weekend project? Pick up your barrel and all necessary hardware at our office on your own schedule.
What’s Included:
- Rain Barrel + Materials
- Professional Installation + One Maintenance Visit in the First Year
- Access to Seasonal Care Tips + Water Conservation Resources + GWD Staff Available to Answer Questions After Installation
How Much Does It Cost?
Our Sliding Scale Approach
Our pricing is inspired by the Green Bottle model developed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk. It recognizes that financial capacity is shaped by more than income alone – including access to resources, systemic inequities, and lived experience.
We don't require income verification. We trust you to choose the tier that honestly reflects your situation.
One Flat Rate - Self-Installation Kits
Why one flat rate? By opting to DIY, your payment directly supports our community initiatives, helping to expand access to sustainable resources across all of our neighborhoods.
When choosing your tier, consider:
- Your current financial situation and stability
- Your access to resources
- Your ability to help expand access for others
There is no perfect formula – just an honest reflection of what feels sustainable for you.
Help a neighbor! Higher tiers help us bring rain barrels to more households.
How the Magic Happens
- Priced to fit your household – sliding scale based on income and family size (pick up is one flat rate)
- 2 hour window for installation (actual instiallation can take 30 minutes to over an hour) or schedule a pick up time at our office
- 5-minute Intake call prior to installiation
- You don't need to be home for the installation
- We currently serve the Denver Metro Area
- Some properties, such as apartments and townhomes, have limitations – we're happy to help you find out if your home is eligible
Curious How It All Comes Together?
Workshops available periodically – check back for upcoming events
Last updated 2026