Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The RainCatcher Santa Fe, NM Working with nature for a greener world ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://theraincatcherinc.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Your Santa Fe Landscaping, Irrigation & Rainwater Harvesting Experts](https://theraincatcherinc.com/santa-fe-landscaping-irrigation-rainwater-harvesting-experts/) - The RainCatcher, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, specializes in rainwater harvesting, permaculture landscaping, irrigation, erosion control and much more. - [Amazing Rain Garden Project in Santa Fe | East Alameda](https://theraincatcherinc.com/amazing-rain-garden-project-east-alameda/) - In July of 2022, The RainCatcher and the City of Santa Fe, along with other partners, unveiled the newest of seven "Rain Gardens" on East Alameda Street. A combination of form and function, these new Rain Gardens are designed to be natural park-like areas for the public, yet also serve an important purpose: to filter - [What are One Rock Dams and Pumice Wicks?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/one-rock-dams-and-pumice-wicks/) - One Rock Dams and pumice wicks are simple water harvesting techniques that work extremely well in our high desert ecosystem. - [Landscape Design](https://theraincatcherinc.com/landscape-design/) - Creating sustainable, water-wise landsites that are able to grow and thrive without constant human intervention is one of The RainCatcher's specialties. - [Stormwater Design Project for Flooding | Madrid, NM](https://theraincatcherinc.com/stormwater-design-project-for-flooding-madrid-nm/) - Located on the hillside behind the town of Madrid, NM you can see a brand new stormwater design in action. Due to heavy flooding from the infrequent and sometimes catastrophic deluges that can come in the summer months, the New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program headed by John Kretzmann put together a design and installation - [Rainwater and stormwater harvesting to heal the planet](https://theraincatcherinc.com/rainwater-and-stormwater-harvesting-to-heal-the-planet/) - Reese Baker, owner of The RainCatcher, shares the secrets for creating a healthy ecosystem – simply by capturing rainwater and stormwater, and building fungal-rich soils. In this inspiring and informative 5-minute video, he and his team show how they are filtering water, building a thriving natural habitat, and creating a more resilient and beautiful Santa - [Explore a Santa Fe Permaculture Food Forest](https://theraincatcherinc.com/a-santa-fe-permaculture-food-forest/) - Tour an urban homestead oasis! Visit the home of The Raincatcher's owner, Reese Baker, and learn how you can add edible landscaping, fruit/nut trees, recycled greywater and year-round greens to your property. Reese and his family turned bare, non-descript yards into a food forest lush with shade trees, flowing water, fish, chickens, and a kids playground – complete with a treehouse! - [Landscape Design | Las Campanas Entrance](https://theraincatcherinc.com/landscape-design-las-campanas-entrance/) - Since 2018, The RainCatcher Inc. has been working with the Las Campanas Owners Association landscape committee to enhance and improve the 23 entrances going into the Las Campanas subdivision outside of Santa Fe, NM. The need for a complete redesign and overhaul of the existing entrances came from an extremely outdated landscape palette that was - [Before & After Transformations](https://theraincatcherinc.com/landscape-transformations/) - One of the most rewarding parts of our work is seeing a landsite transform after we incorporate landscaping, xeriscaping, erosion control or irrigation systems. - [How can I spot destructive erosion on my property?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/destructive-erosion/) - Erosion can be very devastating, including loss landscape, property and a decrease in property value. here ways to spot erosion on your property. - [Capture Your Rainwater](https://theraincatcherinc.com/rainwater-harvesting-services/) - Capturing and storing rainwater not only saves money, it helps create vibrant ecosystems and landscapes, and reduces the demands on our water infrastructure. - [Can greywater and blackwater be recycled in New Mexico?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/greywater-blackwater-recycling-in-new-mexico/) - Reuse of rainwater, greywater and blackwater is legal in New Mexico. Learn how to intelligently recycle your water and contact us for a free estimate. - [What our clients say...](https://theraincatcherinc.com/client-testimonials/) - Testimonials from clients we've worked with tell their stories of how The RainCatcher improved their properties and solved problems on a variety of projects. - [Water-Wise Xeriscaping](https://theraincatcherinc.com/waterwise-landscaping-xeriscaping/) - Xeriscaping incorporates native flowers, trees, plants and foliage to design a landsite that is water-wise and drought tolerant, yet still lush and beautiful. - [How can I use passive rainwater harvesting in my landscaping?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/passive-rainwater-harvesting/) - Passive water harvesting channels rainwater to be infiltrated into the ground for landscapes and groundwater recharge using swales, berms, terracing and more. - [What is a sustainable landscape?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/sustainable-landscape/) - Sustainable landsites thrive without constant human intervention. Design is critical, and incorporates water harvesting, soil building, permaculture and more. - [How much rainfall does Santa Fe receive in a year?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/annual-rainfall-santa-fe/) - Surprisingly, over 5.43 billion gallons of water fall within the city limits of Santa Fe each year! Learn about capturing and using rainwater for your property. - [How can permaculture landscape design help my property?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/permaculture-landscape-design/) - Permaculture is a nature-based design system that regenerates the land and its ecosystem while also providing for human, wildlife and community needs. - [Sustainable Landscaping Principles](https://theraincatcherinc.com/sustainable-landscaping-principles/) - Sustainable, waterwise landsites are landscapes that grow and thrive without the constant intervention of humans, using xeriscaping, rainwater harvesting and irrigation. - [Water-Wise Permaculture Landscaping Design](https://theraincatcherinc.com/permaculture-landscaping-design/) - Permaculture design creates intelligent landsites that build soil, grow food, conserve water, moderates erosion and drought damage and makes our desert bloom! - [How much rainwater can I collect from my roof?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/calculate-rainwater-from-roof/) - A single quarter acre of land in Santa Fe can harvest over 100,000 gallons of water annually! Learn how to calculate the amount you can harvest from your roof. - [What is active rainwater harvesting?](https://theraincatcherinc.com/active-rainwater-harvesting/) - Learn about active rainwater harvesting to collect rainwater for later use from your roof, from hard surfaces or in rain barrels and storage ponds. - [Solutions for Destructive Erosion](https://theraincatcherinc.com/erosion-control-services/) - Erosion control techniques encourage sediment deposition and help to re-establish vegetation to hold soil in place, bringing land back to a healthier state. - [Permaculture Design Principles](https://theraincatcherinc.com/permaculture/) - Permaculture design mimics relationships found in natural ecologies to create sustainability. Its principles are care of the Earth, people and sharing surplus. ## Pages - [Testimonials](https://theraincatcherinc.com/testimonials/) - Read what our clients have said about their experiences working with The RainCatcher in Santa Fe, New Mexico. - [Hardscaping & Stonework](https://theraincatcherinc.com/hardscaping-stonework/) - The RainCatcher designs and installs everything from patios, stone walls and terraces, walkways, paths to garden areas with rock accents. - [Glossary](https://theraincatcherinc.com/glossary/) - An "A to Z" Glossary of Terms used in landscaping, wastewater treatment, permaculture, water catchment, xeriscaping and more. - [FAQs](https://theraincatcherinc.com/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions about capturing rainwater, stopping erosion, edible landscaping, permaculture, and more. - [Erosion Control](https://theraincatcherinc.com/erosion-control/) - Unchecked erosion can jeopardize structures, slowly decrease usable space, bring down property values and create dangerous flooding patterns. - [Edible Landscaping](https://theraincatcherinc.com/edible-landscaping/) - Why not make your landscaping edible? Fruit and nut trees, berries, grapes, herbs and veggies are both beautiful and edible – the choices are endless! - [Cisterns for Rainwater Storage – Above & Below Ground](https://theraincatcherinc.com/cisterns-for-rainwater-storage/) - Capture free rainwater and store it in above ground or below ground cisterns, to be used for irrigation, drinking or other purposes. - [Before & After Landscaping Projects](https://theraincatcherinc.com/before-after-landscaping-projects/) - View our Before & After Projects to see the transformation of landsites as we take an existing situation or problem and design and implement solutions. - [About](https://theraincatcherinc.com/about/) - Learn about The RainCatcher Inc., Santa Fe, a full service design/build company that focuses on the principles of sustainability in the southwest. - [Irrigation Systems](https://theraincatcherinc.com/irrigation-systems/) - The RainCatcher offers many efficient watering options that help save money and water, such as drip irrigation, pumice wicks and permaculture systems. - [Permaculture Design](https://theraincatcherinc.com/permaculture-design/) - Working with nature using permaculture design, we can create inviting, low-water use landscapes that enhance the ecosystem and your property. - [Rainwater Harvesting](https://theraincatcherinc.com/rainwater-harvesting/) - The benefits of passive and active rainwater harvesting include saving money on water bills, sustaining a landscape in times of drought, and much more. - [Resources](https://theraincatcherinc.com/resources/) - Our Resources page includes an A to Z Glossary of Terms, information on Xeriscaping, and a list of useful websites. - [Seeding with Native Grasses](https://theraincatcherinc.com/seeding-native-grasses/) - Seeding and revegetation with native grasses and wildflowers helps hold soil together, minimizes erosion and adds color and life to barren landsites. - [Services](https://theraincatcherinc.com/services/) - The RainCatcher's services include water harvesting, water-wise landscaping, irrigation, wastewater treatment, hardscaping, erosion control and more. - [Water Recycling](https://theraincatcherinc.com/water-recycling/) - Reuse of rainwater, greywater and blackwater is legal in New Mexico. The RainCatcher installs several types of water recycling systems. - [Landscaping & Xeriscaping](https://theraincatcherinc.com/landscaping-and-xeriscaping/) - The RainCatcher uses permaculture landscaping and xeriscaping to create sustainable landsites that thrive without constant human intervention. - [Contact](https://theraincatcherinc.com/contact/) - Contact The RainCatcher for rainwater catchment, water recycling, wastewater treatment, irrigation systems, erosion control and water-wise landscaping. - [Landscape Design | Las Campanas Parkside Drive Entrance](https://theraincatcherinc.com/landscape-design-las-campanas-parkside-drive-entrance/) - Designing a drought-tolerant, native landscaped median at Las Campanas Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit - [Site Map](https://theraincatcherinc.com/site-map/) - A guide to The RainCatcher's website including services provided, FAQs, resources, news, testimonials and more. - [News Blog](https://theraincatcherinc.com/news-blog/) - Read our blog to learn about water-wise landscaping, permaculture design, irrigation techniques and more! - [Affiliates](https://theraincatcherinc.com/affiliates/) - The RainCatcher works with several affiliated companies in New Mexico whose services complement and augment ours. ## Testimonials - [Michelle and Terry Rothwell, Santa Fe](https://theraincatcherinc.com/testimonial/michelle-and-terry-rothwell-santa-fe/) - We highly recommend The Raincatcher if you choose to harvest nature’s water elements. They installed our system after our well became unusable, utilizing our existing plumbing and adding other components. Their employees were conscientious and reliable, and our system works as they promised it would! We were pleased that we did not have anything freeze when - [Peter Shepard, Santa Fe](https://theraincatcherinc.com/testimonial/peter-shepard-santa-fe/) - When we were planning our project, our landscape designer recommended The Raincatcher for our catchment system. We found the guys at The RainCatcher to be very honest, fair, and easy to work with. They did a great job on our tanks, and we ended up asking them to also do our stonework. - [Stryder and Phoenix Simms, Santa Fe](https://theraincatcherinc.com/testimonial/stryder-and-phoenix-simms-santa-fe/) - We enlisted Reese Baker to design and install a 12,000 gallon water catchment system on our property, which has been working beautifully ever since. It allowed us to plant and irrigate a fruit orchard and water all our landscape, automatically – a completely carefree system. The project was completed on time and within the stated - [Melissa Epple and Dwight Nibbelink, Santa Fe](https://theraincatcherinc.com/testimonial/melissa-epple-and-dwight-nibbelink-santa-fe/) - With the RainCatcher’s help, our property has been completely restructured and now retains the moisture that falls on the land. It also reuses all the wastewater that we generate, and collects and reuses the rain and snow moisture that falls on our roof. We have both flowering and fruit-bearing plants and trees, plus healthy soil, - [Bill Donohue, General Manager, Eldorado Community Improvement Association](https://theraincatcherinc.com/testimonial/bill-donohue-general-manager-eldorado-community-improvement-association/) - My first contact with The RainCatcher was at a water forum held in Eldorado. I was so impressed with The RainCatcher’s presentation that I asked Reese if he would like to work with the Eldorado Community Center and design a water catchment system. The RainCatcher was professional and responsive to all of our needs and his crews - [Ajna and Roberta Seret, Santa Fe](https://theraincatcherinc.com/testimonial/ajna-and-roberta-seret-santa-fe/) - We are so pleased with the work that the RainCatcher has done at our home. They have transformed our yard into a beautiful garden that we can enjoy year round. The attention to detail used to create our catchment system was beyond professional. This company is the most honest, hard working, and talented group out there! - [Louise and Kirk Casselman, Santa Fe](https://theraincatcherinc.com/testimonial/louise-and-kirk-casselman-santa-fe/) - Our experience working with The RainCatcher was exceptional – and exciting from the beginning. This company is very detail-oriented and in constant communication with the client and landscape designer. We were very impressed with the camaraderie and respect between Reese and his crew. Our finished patio is perfect. 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