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JULY’S WATER-WISE DESERT GARDENING TIPS
LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: Californians are being asked to conserve water in response to a statewide drought and severe…
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TIPS ON CUTTING WATER USE FROM YOUR SWAMP COOLER
Swamp coolers can use as much as 90 gallons of water during triple digit days, and with a drought in…
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SAVE YOUR TREES WHILE SAVING WATER
Most of us know that California is in a serious drought. In fact, January through March this year was our…
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JUNE DESERT GARDENING TIPS
We consulted the June edition of Joshua Basin Water District’s Tier Drop newsletter and other sources to help you cultivate…
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FIND A COOLING CENTER NEAR YOU AS HIGH TEMPERATURES CONTINUE
We are in the middle of a heat wave and we want everyone to be safe! Stay inside as much…
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TIPS TO CONTROL WATER USAGE WITH YOUR SWAMP COOLER
Swamp coolers can use as much as 90 gallons of water during triple digit days, and with a drought in…
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HI-DESERT WATER CONSIDERS DROUGHT RESTRICTIONS, JOSHUA BASIN MEETS
At 4 p.m. today, June 1 in Yucca Valley, the Hi-Desert Water District board of directors will consider drought-related water…
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HELPING YOUR TREES SURVIVE A DROUGHT
As temperatures rise amid drought conditions in California, it’s important to remember to take care of one of the most…
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DESERT-WISE LANDSCAPE TOUR RETURNS WITH ONLINE/OFFLINE EVENT
After switching to video tours during the last two years due to covid, the Morongo Basin Conservation Association is bringing…
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DESERT-WISE LANDSCAPE TOUR RETURNS WITH ONLINE/OFFLINE EVENT
After switching to video tours during the last two years due to covid, the Morongo Basin Conservation Association is bringing…
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DESERT-WISE LANDSCAPE TOUR RETURNS WITH ONLINE/OFFLINE EVENT
After switching to video tours during the last two years due to covid, the Morongo Basin Conservation Association is bringing…
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DESERT-WISE LANDSCAPE TOUR RETURNS WITH HYBRID EVENT
After switching to video tours during the last two years due to COVID, the Morongo Basin Conservation Association is bringing…
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XERISCAPING COURSE OFFERED BY JOSHUA BASIN WATER DISTRICT
The Joshua Basin Water District is offering a free workshop on xeriscaping, which can reduce the amount of water used…
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NATIVE PLANTS ARE THE BEST ANSWER FOR THE DESERT’S BIODIVERSITY
Using native plants in your home garden supports the Mojave Desert’s unique biodiversity and adds a rich, natural beauty. Hilary…
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DESERT LAND TRUST TO HOLD NATIVE PLANT SALE THIS MONTH
The Mojave Desert Land Trust is holding a Mini Spring Native Plant Sale from noon on February 22 to noon…
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WINTER DROUGHT WATER SAVING TIPS
The California State Water Board found that an emergency exists due to severe drought conditions and that adoption of emergency…
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FEBRUARY GARDENING TIPS
Attention, gardeners: The Joshua Basin Water District has useful tips to get your beloved plants through February. Reporter Heather Clisby…
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BIRD IS THE WORD: JTNP BIRD COUNT RESULTS ARE IN
Results are in for the Joshua Tree National Park Christmas Bird Count. More than 56 species were counted from 2,740…
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TWO NEW SPECIES OF BIRD SPOTTED IN MORONGO VALLEY DURING CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Two species of bird never before seen in Morongo Valley were spotted during this year’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Reporter…
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WINTER DROUGHT WATER SAVING TIPS
Winter is in full swing here in the Morongo Basin, along with water conservation efforts. As California’s drought continues, Hilary…
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