Landscaping Tip of the Month: Appropriate Maintenance
Water and fertilize plants only as needed. Too much water promotes weak growth and increases pruning and mowing requirements. […]
Plant of the Month: Citrus Trees
Citrus trees are abundant in their offerings to desert gardeners, with lush evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers and decorative, tasty fruit. High heat required by most citrus is easily met in the Coachella Valley. Full flavor and juiciness develop better here than almost anywhere. […]
September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September. Ready.gov has identified four things we all can do to prepare: […]
Agency Spotlight: Indio Water Authority
The Indio Water Authority (IWA) was formed as a Joint Powers Authority in 2000 with the mission to provide customers with a sustainable water supply through fiscal and operational stewardship. IWA’s service area covers the City of Indio, which is approximately 33 square miles and in 2020, supplied approximately 19,880-acre feet (6.5 billion gallons) of water to businesses and residents. As one of the fastest growing cities in the Coachella Valley, IWA is committed to meet both current and growing needs of the City. […]
Find Your Career in Water
Interested in pursuing a career in the water industry? […]
Plant of the Month: Beavertail Prickly Pear (Opuntia Basilaris)
There are well over 200 varieties of prickly pear. Some have blue-gray pads, some are bright green and others are tinged with violet. […]
