Rose Care FUNdamentals, May 2026
Frank Brines / ARS Master RosarianJanuary and February were “unseasonably” warm. Rose growth and development are dependent on weather, and flower production is particularly...
Valve Vixens give EVMWD first in Hydrant Hysteria section competition
The American Water Works Association has a Hydrant Hysteria competition in which two-person teams assemble a fire hydrant. The AWWA has sections including the...
Supervisors approve bid advertisements for watershed trash capture devices
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the advertisement for bid of a contract to install trash capture devices in three watersheds within the...
EMWD approves purchase agreement for Ridgecrest Road Tank land
The Eastern Municipal Water District board approved the purchase of land for the future Ridgecrest Road Tank in Winchester.The board’s 5-0 vote on March...
Aspiring firefighters conquer 100-foot climbs and complex extrications at CFEA Academy
Aspiring firefighters faced grueling, near-zero visibility conditions and dizzying heights during rigorous hands-on drills at the 2026 California Fire Exploring Association (CFEA) Academy.
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Rose Care FUNdamentals, April 2026
March has greeted us clobbering us with record heat. UGH! But if you kept your roses hydrated, you probably now have an abundance of...
Riverside County to host free backyard composting, vermicomposting, & make-your-own worm bin workshop on...
MORENO VALLEY – The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources (RCDWR) will host a FREE home composting workshop for the public on Saturday, April 4, 9 AM...
RCWD approves design contract for Vail Ranch pressure-reducing stations
The Rancho California Water District has awarded West Yost & Associates the design contract for Vail Ranch pressure-reducing stations.The RCWD board voted 7-0 March...
Bird Walk at EMWD wetlands draws dozens for spring morning outing
Dozens of bird enthusiasts gathered on March 14 for a guided Bird Walk at the Eastern Municipal Water District wetlands, where participants observed a...
EVMWD earns top state and national budget awards for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27
LAKE ELSINORE – Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) has again received statewide and national recognition for excellence in public budgeting, earning awards from...