March 18 is National Ag Day
March 18 is National Ag day. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture. This year, Ag Day is celebrated just prior to National Ag Week, which is March 21 – 27. To find out more about what you can do to celebrate, visit AgDay.org.
Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Minimize Steep Slopes
Slopes can be challenging because of the potential for erosion and runoff. […]
Plant Of The Month: Pink Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla)
The Pink Fairy Duster is graceful and airy, and produces delicate, pinkish red flower clusters in the spring, complemented by its refined foliage. With a mature height and spread of 2 to 3 feet, its canopy coverage is approximately 7 square feet. […]
How to Fix a Leak: A Simple Guide
Household leaks, especially from faucets, can waste surprising amounts of water while driving up your bills. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that a faucet dripping once per second can waste over 3,000 gallons of water annually—enough for more than 180 showers. Fortunately, fixing a minor leak like this is often a quick DIY task. Here’s how to tackle a dripping faucet. Steps to Fix a Leaky Faucet Turn Off the Water Supply: Find the shut-off valve under the sink and turn it clockwise. No valve? Shut off the main [...]
The Importance of Groundwater
National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 9–15 Much of the water we use comes from the ground. National Groundwater Awareness Week is the time to learn more about the importance of groundwater, the threats to its safety, and how to protect its sources during Groundwater Awareness Week. […]
Agency Spotlight: Myoma Dunes Mutual Water Company
Myoma Dunes Mutual Water Company (MDMWC) continues to provide clean and reliable drinking water to its customers, and has been for more than seven decades. MDMWC is a small mutual water company serving approximately 2,500 residents in Bermuda Dunes (an unincorporated area of Riverside County, formally called Myoma Dunes) since 1953 and later a portion of the La Quinta area since 2005. The community is served from five company owned water wells located within the same service area. […]
