Great memes... but just a warning, that first one would make Oregonians criminals... It is illegal to collect rain water there, they really do claim ownership, Maybe other states too by now.
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It’s ridiculous some of the rules these days. Oregon illegal to collect water, other states have taxes based on water run off/storm drainage - ie too much water not collected or seeping into ground ie too much concrete.
Some have strict rules regarding plants in front yard. Too bad if the front yard faces south-no planting veggies.
It’s anti - American - interfering with a person’s ability to be more self sufficient.
... but just a warning, that first one would make Oregonians criminals...
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Not quite accurate.
http://www.ncsl.org/research/environment-and-natural-resources/rainwater-harvesting.aspx#or
Oregon
Rainwater harvesting is allowed in Oregon, but may only be done from roof surfaces. Oregon allows for alternate methods of construction of rainwater harvesting systems (Or. Rev. Stat. §455.060). The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) has approved the use of rainwater harvesting systems as an alternate method to the state plumbing code and created methods for both potable and non-potable systems.
Senate Bill 79 (2009) directs the BCD to increase energy efficiency by including rainwater harvesting, in new and repaired buildings.
Additional Resources: Oregon Smart Guide - Rainwater Harvesting
Ponds are a different story regardless of size.