Rainfall Simulator
Kansas Association of Conservation Districts owns several tabletop rainfall simulators and rainfall siumlator trailers. Both models of rainfall simulators mimic an extreme rainfall event by producing around 1-inch of rain onto multiple soil samples with various amounts of ground cover, often showing no till, conventional tillage and grassland.
The rainfall simulator is an effective tools for encouraging the adoption of soil health improving practices. The rainfall simulator is effective in providing education on the impact of the water cycle as well as prompting the adoption of conservation practices and monitoring techniques.
Rainfall simulator trailer is located in Hays, currently at FO until AO moves into permanent location.
The tabletop rainfall simulators are housed in the following locations and available statewide.
- NRCS Area Offices in Hays, Hutchinson, Manhattan & Emporia
- Ellsworth Co (Ellsworth)
- Finney Co (Garden City)
- Lyon/Chase (Emporia)
- Osage Co (Lyndon)
Contact your local conservation district to schedule to rainfall simulator for your event.
