SEARCH

Home
About
MBCA News
Get Involved
Calendar of Events
Resources
Issues
Desert-Wise Living
SEARCH

Search within MBConservation.org

Do you like this page?

Showing 1 reaction

Optional email code

Sign in

Shirley Manchester commented 2021-05-09 18:58:59 -0700

Hello;
I’m new in the area – just moved to Twentynine Palms. This is very informative. I will swap out the light bulbs in my exterior security light asap. Where can I learn more about grey-water saving and usage? I’m just starting “my” garden and your “film” of the gardens of some local residents was very helpful.
Thanking you in advance,
Shirley

Optional email code

Donate Join Our Membership Join Our News Network

Powered by people like you

Eblast: July 30, 2026

Development in the Morongo Basin ATTEND the Appeal of Mercury Dry Camp Project on August 4 Renewable Energy in San Bernardino County Federal Attacks on Environmental Protections Attacks on California Environmental Quality Act Good News! Balcony Solar Advances in California Climate Stewards at University of California Riverside Palm Desert Voluteer to support MBCA in our Adopt-a-Highway

MBCA Comments on Pipes Canyon Subdivision

The Initial Study for this proposal to create twelve 5-acre Rural Living-zoned lots in the Pioneertown area contains many conflicts with the County Wide Plan that are outlined in MBCA’s comment letter to Land Use Services. MBCA objects to the County's support of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and urges a full Environmental Impact Report be completed. MBCA's comment letter and appendices describe a number of critical oversights...

MBCA Joins Support for "Balcony Solar"

MBCA has joined over 120 environmental, consumer, low-income, tenants’ rights, and clean energy organizations to support legislation that would address both energy insecurity and air pollution problems in California. The legislation introduced by Senator Wiener (SB 868) would allow Californians to install portable solar generation devices known as "balcony solar" without having to connect with public utilities (as is currently the law). These small plug-in units can provide enough electricity...

New Desert Wise Landscaping Video Launched!

Click on the photo to enjoy MBCA's latest engaging video of a local residential landscape filled with desert native plant beauty and skillful water management.

Eco-Education Summit Draws Local Conservation Educators

MBCA and the Joshua Tree Foundation for Arts & Ecology invited local environmental and conservation educators - individuals and organizations - to meet for information sharing and planning future collaborations emphasizing youth education. Pat Flanagan of MBCA presented an EcoMap curriculum as a tool to explore environmental data. More than a dozen participants then presented overviews of their educational programs and tools, including: Copper Mountain College Educators from La Contenta...

MBCA Opposes Huge Self-Storage Project in Lucerne Valley

MBCA has submitted to the San Bernardino County Planning Commission a letter of opposition to a proposed 5-acre self-storage project in Lucerne Valley's commercial core. Among concerns are the inappropriate use of land zoned for high-priority local services, the lack of related employment opportunities, and pedestrian safety issues. The project is in opposition to this rural and economically disadvantaged community's stated vision and interest.

MBCA Scholarship Recipients Announced

MBCA is delighted to announce the awarding of $1000 Scholarships to two Yucca Valley High School seniors.MBCA's Conservation Scholarship is the continuation of our commitment to educate the next generation of conservation-conscious citizens. Kaleb Mix of Yucca Valley High School is the recipient, planning to enroll in an environmental studies program at the University of California at Santa Barbara.The Women's STEAM Scholarship (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) is provided anonymously...

New County App for Reporting Public Works Problems

An app called SeeClickFix is now available for residents of unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County to report Public Works issues such as weed abatement needs, flooding, potholes, or graffiti in public locations. The app is available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Residents can also access a desktop version and view service area maps by visiting the Public Works website at https://dpw.sbcounty.gov/.

MBCA Signs with Coalition Against Proposed Fall Ballot Initiative

In a coalition with over 210 public health, environmental, and environmental justice organizations, MBCA has signed a letter to members of the California legislature with deep concern about the proposed fall ballot initiative 25-0023A1. Proposed by the California Chamber of Commerce in November 2025, it has been cleared for circulation and is in the petition signature collection phase (due June 24). The coalition letter asks all state legislators to publicly...

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Necessary cookies are always enabled. Unnecessary cookies (like analytics) are only set if you accept them.