Tag: water conservation

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 state’s driest in more than a century. Morongo Basin residents have a good track record of keeping water consumption rates among the…

YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

The Yucca Valley Town Council agenda for tonight's meeting will addressemployee recognitions and the recommendation to approve plans andestimates for the construction of the Onaga Trail Pedestrian ImprovementsProject and Little League…

TIPS TO CONTROL SWAMP COOLER WATER USAGE

Swamp coolers can use as much as 90 gallons of water during triple digit days, and with a drought in full effect and hot summer days coming, the Joshua Basin Water District is urging owners of these evaporative coolers to follow some simple…

HI DESERT WATER DISTRICT  MEETING

This afternoon in Yucca Valley, directors at the Hi-Desert Water District will convene for the water agency’s regularly scheduled 4 p.m. meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 2022. While in Joshua Tree, the regular 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Joshua…

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 Sloane offers these winter water-saving tips… When washing your hands, turn the water off while lathering up…

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 Sloane offers these winter water-saving tips… When washing your hands, turn the water off while lathering up…

SAVE WATER THIS SPOOKY SEASON

Even though summer is officially over and the “spooky season” is here, desert residents should still remember the importance of water conservation to avoid the shock of expensive water bills and possible water shortages. Assignment reporter…

JULY SUMMER WATER SAVINGS

With Governor Newsom’s expanded drought emergency executive order calling for Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15 percent from their 2020 levels, it is a good time to remember that water consumption historically has…

SUMMER WATER SAVINGS TIPS

Water consumption increases during the hot summer months, but it doesn’t have to. The most recent edition of the Joshua Basin Water District’s Tier Drop newsletter offers some tips to help keep your water use in check. Reporter Mike Lipsitz…

SPRING DESERT-SMART GARDENING TIPS

With the warming temperatures, spring has sprung in the Morongo Basin. Managing editor Tami Roleff says the Joshua Basin Water District has some tips for your spring garden… The Joshua Basin Water District recommends that residents perform a…

RAINWATER HARVESTING ENCOURAGED

The Morongo Basin receives anywhere from six to twelve inches a year of rain – the national average is about 30 – so precipitation is a welcome event. Remember that harvesting rainwater is legal in California and can be a great benefit for…