Landscaping Tip Of The Month: HOA Landscape Conversion
Transformations from grass to desert-friendly landscaping are taking place all throughout the Coachella Valley, including Desert Falls Country Club, Ironwood Country Club HOA #8, Somerset HOAs and Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert. These projects removed 44,000 square feet, saving about $2.4 million gallons of water per year. These HOAs also received a Coachella Valley Water District rebate. Check with your water provider for current water-efficiency rebates and discounts, or visit CVWaterCounts.com/Rebates — and check out the video below for a few before and afters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qro_PT_e5aQ&t=43s
Agency Spotlight: Desert Water Agency
Desert Water Agency was founded in 1961 as a groundwater management agency in the western Coachella Valley and started providing water service to customers in Palm Springs and Cathedral City in 1968. […]
Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Top 5 Landscaping Tips For Protecting Groundwater
Your yard is more than just a beautiful space—it plays a role in protecting the groundwater we all rely on here in the Coachella Valley. Groundwater is the water stored beneath our feet in aquifers, and it supplies nearly all of the drinking water in our region. By making smart landscaping choices, you can help keep this precious resource clean and plentiful. […]
Plant Of The Month: Hildmann’s Cereus—A Desert Beauty
If you’re looking for a striking, water-wise plant to add to your landscape, Hildmann’s cereus (Cereus hildmannianus) is a cactus to consider. Native to South America, this tall, columnar cactus has become a popular choice in desert regions like the Coachella Valley thanks to its dramatic appearance and hardy nature. Hildmann’s cereus can grow 10 to 20 feet tall, with clusters of upright, blue-green stems that branch out as the cactus matures. In late spring and summer, it produces large, white, fragrant flowers that open at night and attract pollinators [...]
World Engineers Day—September 15th
American engineers have been a quiet force behind our nation’s water infrastructure for hundreds of years. They are vital to planning water conveyance via canals, storage in reservoirs, and treatment systems for both water and wastewater that keep society running and our ecosystems protected. […]
Transforming Lawns, Saving Water
Myoma Dunes Water Company’s Turf Rebate Program is making a big impact! To date, participants have removed 77,307 square feet of grass, replacing it with beautiful, drought-tolerant landscapes. Customers who have joined the program are already seeing results, with water use reduced by nearly 20% on average. […]
