Did You Know: Car Wash 411
If you’ve spent time in the High Desert, you’ve probably noticed car washes everywhere - and there’s a good reason why. Here’s the Car Wash 411: where you wash your car can directly impact local waterways.
When cars are washed at home, runoff carrying soap, oil, dirt and other pollutants can flow directly into storm drains and local waterways untreated. Commercial car washes are designed to help prevent this by directing water to treatment systems, and many even recycle water to conserve resources.
In a region where water is limited and our environment is especially sensitive, choosing a commercial car wash is a simple way to help protect the Mojave River Watershed.
Give Your Garden The High Desert Summer Upgrade
 Bright, beautiful and built for the High Desert. The Beavertail Cactus thrives in our desert climate, helping conserve water while supporting the ecosystems that make the Mojave River Watershed so special
Here in the High Desert, our summers are hot, our rainstorms can be infrequent yet intense, and above all, our water is precious. That can make landscaping a bit of a challenge, but it also gives us an opportunity to work with nature…not against it.
Many of the plants commonly found in our local landscapes are "desert-adapted," meaning they can survive in our climate but aren't actually native to the High Desert. These plants often require more water and maintenance to thrive.
Native plants, on the other hand, are right at home here. Plants like Mojave Yucca, Desert Sage, Beavertail Cactus, Desert Marigold, and Desert Penstemon have adapted to our unique climate over thousands of years. They're beautiful, drought-tolerant and provide important habitat and food sources for local wildlife and pollinators. Choosing native plants for your landscape is a simple way to help conserve water and protect the Mojave River Watershed.
What are you planting in your yard this season? The Mojave Water Agency's native plant guide can give you inspiration.
Business Alliance Spotlight: Victorville Motors
Pollution prevention doesn’t just happen at events – it happens through everyday choices made by businesses across our community.
That’s why we’re excited to welcome Victorville Motors as one of MRWG’s newest Business Alliance partners. Their work goes beyond the vehicle industry – they’re also helping drive awareness around protecting the High Desert from pollutants.
Automotive businesses play an important role in water quality. From proper handling of vehicle fluids to maintaining clean, well-managed properties, these everyday practices help prevent pollutants from reaching storm drains and, ultimately, the Mojave River Watershed.
By joining MRWG’s Business Alliance, Victorville Motors is showing that environmental responsibility and local business go hand in hand. We’re proud to have them on board as our newest Stormwater Troopers.
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