The Connecticut Audubon Society in Milford is doing its part to use water wisely by utilizing rain barrels.
“It works just like your hose,” Comins said. “You hook your hose right up to it and there’s a little lever on the bottom and gravity does the rest.”
A one-inch rainfall on an average size roof can yield up to the 700 gallons of water.
Forty percent of the average homeowner s water use comes from using water outdoors. The water is used for activities such as watering your garden or lawn and washing your car.
Rain barrels aren’t just budget-friendly, they also help keep our local water clean.
She continues: “This may come as a big surprise, but I hope you can trust me in my identity and decision to come out.
“My family on all sides have been accepting and supportive, and for that I am so grateful.
“In spite of the challenges you might expect from navigating this, I am happier, internally more at peace, fully present and optimistic in a way I have not been before.”
Rayner also confirmed she will continue in her role at the developer after 20 years of experience in the industry that began with a childhood passion for creating virtual worlds. “I still have that passion and am excited to continue in my role at Microsoft as the studio technical director at The Coalition.”