Explore Career Paths in Water
This month we are highlighting environmental compliance jobs. Employees in this field are responsible for making sure environmental laws for water, gas, energy, oil, etc. are implemented and managed. […]
Plant of the Month: Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia)
An iconic desert cactus is the prickly pear with green, pad-like succulent leaves that are covered in spines. These are some of the most common desert plants found in our desert. The thick, fleshy leaves store a lot of moisture, which helps the plant survive the desert ecosystem. […]
Applications Being Accepted for Water Counts Academy 2022
CV Water Counts will be holding its sixth class of the Water Counts Academy designed for community leaders in the Coachella Valley who want to learn about local water resource. […]
Turf Conversion Rebate
Are you thinking about converting your turf to a more drought-friendly and low maintenance yard? Consider including a dry creek bed in your landscape project’s design. Dry creek beds are a fantastic eye-catching feature in any yard, and can be both attractive and functional while requiring little to no maintenance. Check out this DIY dry creek bed for more inspiration. […]
In the Desert, Conservation is a Way of Life Every Day
According to drought.gov’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), drought conditions in 2021 will cause Riverside County to experience its 23rd driest year to date in 127 years. The county will also fall into the Moderate Drought category as of November 2021. […]
Do I Need to Flush My Pipes After Being Gone for a While?
Yes. We urge returning seasonal residents or anyone with plumbing that hasn’t been used for a while to run cold water through their faucets for several minutes before drinking or using for other typical purposes. […]
