Photo by Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA,  <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Ocotillo is a native plant that creates structure and height in our Morongo Basin landscapes. Ocotillo means "little torch" in Spanish, probably inspired by the orange red flowers at the plant's tips. The plant can grow up to 15 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun and likes our heat. Fouquieria splendens, or ocotillo, for much of the...

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The Morongo Basin Conservation Association scholarships go to local standout students with demonstrated commitments to include conservation or environmental interests in their education and career plans. Each $1,000 scholarship goes toward higher education expenses in the 2022-23 academic year.The three recipients, all graduating seniors at Yucca Valley High School, include Griffin Hilderbrand, Aidan Parmley, and Aunalisa Terreri.This is the first year MBCA has awarded three scholarships. A science, technology, engineering, arts...

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Desert Wise Virtual Landscape videos released Planning Commission to vote on Housing Element Industrial Scale Renewable Energy Threats to the Desert    

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