Water is a precious commodity in the desert. The preservation of water quality and water conservation are a priority for the City of Palm Desert.  Below are some tips to conserve water, prevent nuisance water, and preserve water quality.

Water Quality Preservation and Conservation Tips:

• Install drought tolerant desert landscaping.
• Check your sprinklers for overspray.
• Use low-flow sprinkler heads.
• Water your lawn in the early morning and evening when temperatures are cooler.
• Sweep driveways instead of cleaning it with water from a hose.
• Bring a bag to pick up pest waste while walking your dog.
• If possible avoid using pesticides that can contaminate water runoff.

The Coachella Valley Water District offers water conservation incentive programs for homeowners who want to reduce their irrigation usage.  Rebates are offered for lawn conversion from grass to desert landscaping, sprinkler upgrades, and other water efficient irrigation measures. You can also report nuisance water at the Coachella Valley Water District website: cvwd.org/Conservation

1. Waring Court

Parkways along the subdivision perimeter fronting Fred Waring Drive and Phyllis Jackson Lane.

2. Vineyards (Portola Wall)

Raised planter area on the west side of Portola Avenue, north and south of Rutledge Way, as shown on the map.

3. Portola Place

Parkways along the subdivision perimeter on Portola Avenue and Santa Rosa Way. Includes the small landscaped strip on the west side of the subdivision on Olive Court.

4. The Grove

Parkways along the subdivision perimeter on Deep Canyon Road and on Royal Canyon Lane along the block walls.

5. Palm Gate

Parkways along the subdivision perimeter on Deep Canyon Road, north of Moss Rose Drive and north of Lavender Way.

6. Primrose II

Parkways along the north side of Hovley Lane East between Carlotta and Hemingway and west of Hemingway.

7. Desert Mirage

Parkways and entrance islands of the Desert Mirage development on the west side of Cook Street, south of Frank Sinatra Drive.

8. Canyon Crest

Lavender Way: approximately 480 lineal feet of parkway along Deep Canyon Road, 600 lineal feet of parkway on Columbine Drive, and 188 lineal feet at the CVWD well site at Lavender Way and Amaryllis Way.

9. College View Estates I

Parkway along Shepherd Lane on College View Circle West and College View Circle East. Parkway along Portola Avenue.

10. College View Estates II

300 lineal feet of parkway along Portola Avenue; approximately 560 lineal feet of parkway along Shepherd Lane on Scholar Lane West and Scholar Lane East.

11. Sundance West

Shepherd Lane parkway (west side) north side of Chinook Circle to south side of Kokopelli Circle.

12. Sundance East

Shepherd Lane parkway (east side) north and south sides of Chinook Circle. Parkway along Portola Avenue.

13. Petunia I

Parkways on the west and east sides of Shepherd Lane, on Petunia Place West and Petunia Place East. Parkway along Portola Avenue.

14. Boulders

Parkway on Shepard Lane, west side north and south of Alpine Lane.

15. Kaufman & Broad

Street parkways on Frank Sinatra Drive at the Kaufman & Broad development west of Portola Avenue. Includes a retention basin on the interior of the development and the landscaped parkway on Hollister Drive at the CVWD well site to west of Drexel Drive. The street median is not a part of this contract.

16. Palm Desert Country Club

Landscaped areas along the south side of Hovley Lane East between Kansas Street and Idaho Street and small section of parkway west of Kansas Street to edge of development. Included are the medians on Avenue of the States from Washington Street to Michigan Avenue.

17. Presidents Plaza I

Parking lots located between Highway 111 and El Paseo on the north and south boundaries and Portola Avenue and San Luis Rey on the east and west.

18. Presidents Plaza II

Parking lots located between Highway 111 and El Paseo on the north and south boundaries and San Luis Rey and Larkspur Lane on the east and west.

19. Presidents Plaza III

Parking lot located between Highway 111 and El Paseo on the north and south boundaries and Highway 74 and Sage Lane on the west and east.

20. Hovley Lane West (Monterey to Portola)

Includes the street parkway and the other common landscape improvements fronting the following:

a. The Glen – Glenwood Lane
Approximately 990 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West and Monterey Avenue.

b. Monterey Meadows – Clover and Meadow Lanes
Approximately 660 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West.

c. Sonata I – Sonata Court
Approximately 990 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West and Portola Avenue.

d. Sonata II – Posada Court and Via Fonda
Approximately 1,980 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West.

e. Hovley Estates – Centennial Circle
Approximately 330 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West and a 6,500 square foot retention basin at the back of the cul-de-sac.

f. La Paloma I – Avenida Arcada
Approximately 330 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West and a 6,500 square foot retention basin at the cul-de-sac.

g. La Paloma II – Avenida Rosario
Approximately 330 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West and a 6,500 square foot retention basin at the cul-de-sac.

h. La Paloma III – Avenida Solana
Approximately 330 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West, no retention basin.

i. Hovley Collection – Avenida Calafia and Avenida Estrada
Approximately 660 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West and a 15,400 square foot retention basin at the back of the streets.

j. Sandpiper Court
Approximately 170 lineal feet of landscaped parkway on the south side of Hovley Lane and Sandpiper Court and 6,600 square foot retention basin at the south end of the cul-de-sac.

k. Sandpiper Court West
Approximately 150 lineal feet of landscaped parkway on the south side of Hovley Lane at Sandpiper Court West and a 6,500 square foot retention basin at the south end of the cul-de-sac.

l. Hovley Court West
Approximately 300 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West and 550 lineal feet along Monterey Avenue south of Hovley Lane West.

m. Diamondback – Diamondback Road
Approximately 280 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West.

n. Palm Court – Palm Court
Approximately 280 lineal feet of parkway along Hovley Lane West.

• The Coachella Valley Water District provides information about water conservation, evapotranspiration rates (Et), weather, helpful tips for teachers and kids, and other topics under the Conservation & Education tab on its website. Information can also be found in the CVWD book, Lush & Efficient, which offers an alternative to traditional, high-water, high-maintenance landscapes in the Coachella Valley.
• The California Irrigation Management Information System, is a state program with a network of over 120 automated weather stations that provide information to help California’s irrigation managers use their water resources wisely and effectively.
• The Irrigation Association website provides many resources related to irrigation issues and equipment as well as educational opportunities.
• The Living Desert is a valuable local resource for native and drought-tolerant landscaping and information. 
• The WUCOLS manual is a free publication that provides the water use categories for commonly used plant materials. 
• The International Society of Arboriculture is a worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation of trees and promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture.