I spy 3 tires, a muffler and what appears to be a solar panel

Well done!

The video was very illustrative. In many ways, I've got a much easier situation. A rain barrel that already filters out sticks & leaves, a fall in elevation instead of a rise, and not nearly that much distance to cover. On the flip side, I need to make sure I don't run the pump too long each day, o...

Solar powered pump?