Plant Of The Month: Sand Verbena (Abronia Villosa)
You may have noticed patches of purple wildflowers popping up throughout the Coachella Valley recently. Along roadsides, in vacant lots, and around sandy washes and hills, miles of native sand verbena are turning the desert bright purple. These flowers normally make an appearance every spring, but right now they have already been in bloom for months. After Tropical Storm Hillary dropped an unprecedented amount of rain in August 2023, soil conditions were right for a very rare fall wildflower bloom, and the flowers have been sustained by above-average rainfall since [...]
Fix A Leak Week Is March 18-24
There are things you can do on your own to see if you have a leak. Here are a few simple things you can do: 1) Check your water meter reading before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes at all, you probably have a leak. 2) Identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak. (Be sure to flush immediately after [...]
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. […]
Landscaping Tip of the Month: Reduce the Amount of Lawn in Your Yard
Reduce the amount of lawn in your yard by planting shrubs and ground covers appropriate to your site and region. Your water agency may offer rebates that help you replace everything from turf to irrigation controllers, and more. […]
March 10 – 16 Is National Groundwater Awareness Week
Much of the water we use comes from the ground. March 10–16 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. […]
Help Us Celebrate National Engineers Week
Engineering is the cornerstone of human progress, driving innovation and shaping our world. Through a blend of science, creativity, and problem-solving, engineers tackle complex challenges to improve lives and advance society. Engineers are pivotal in shaping the future, from designing sustainable infrastructure to developing cutting-edge technology. […]
