Re: Keyline !ATTN!: Darren & Frank & everyone else on the list

[lbarnes <lbarnes@primeline.com>]

Frank,
	The best way to store water is in the ground (less evaporation, most
cost effective, encourages deep rooting, etc.) Definately check into
keyline stuff which directs surface water along low angle subsoil
channels towards drier, relatively high ground where the water soaks
into the ground over a large area. Water availability is based mostly on
average rainfall, catchment area, and underground strata- if you are on
limestone, you might be able to tap into massive amounts of water
flowing thru fissures. You should consider developing small swells on
contour all over your property- so the water soaks in rather than runs
off. You might want to check with local dowsers to find out more about
the underground "veins" ("flowing aquifers") feeding your springs- there
are techniques where experienced dowsers are able to apparently change
the course of underground water to springs, etc. I'd be happy to turn
you on to water dowsing info,  references, and local contacts. Happy
Trails, Lee ( WNC, Southern Appalachian Mts.)