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Environment Articles
Healthy Desert, Healthy You Summit to Tackle Critical Environmental Issues and Health Impacts
The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation will host its second annual "Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental...
Palm Springs Approves Major Warehouse Amid Economic Optimism and Environmental Concerns
The Palm Springs Planning Commission, on July 23, approved plans for a massive warehouse development by First...
Desert Healthcare Foundation Invests in Environmental Health Programs
This month, the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board took a significant step to support its commitment to...
President Biden Designates Chuckwalla National Monument, Securing Over 624,000 Acres of Historic and Cultural Significance
On January 7, President Joe Biden officially designated the Chuckwalla National Monument in eastern Riverside County....
Palm Springs Planning Commission to Review Major Warehouse Project Amid Environmental Concerns
The Palm Springs Planning Commission, at its December 4 meeting, will review a proposed major development project for...
Desert Healthcare District to Present Summit and Award $1 Million to Address Coachella Valley’s Environmental Health Issues
For almost a year since Tropical Storm Hilary swept through the Coachella Valley last August, desert residents have...
Chuckwalla National Monument Proposal Gains Momentum Amid Strong Public Support
The Chuckwalla National Monument proposal, a pivotal conservation initiative in the California desert, has gained...
IID Launches Grant to Combat Heat and Beautify Communities with Trees
The Imperial Irrigation District invites cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits, and community-based...