Desert Ramblings
Sand Hill Arroyo Tour
Michael Gaglio (High Desert Native Plants) and Van Clothier (Stream Dynamics) lead a guided tour through Sand Hill Arroyo in Las Cruces, New Mexico. During this tour, they showcase previous site projects to municipal officials and staff.
Wastershed Restoration Implementation in the Hatch and Mesilla Valley
Nikki Dictson (New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute) conducts a presentation on Watershed … Read More
Importance and Dynamics of Green Infrastructure on the Regional Scale
Connie Maxwell (Research Scientist) leads a presentation on Importance and Dynamics of Green Infrastructure on the Regional Scale.
Water Harvesting, Green Infrastructure and Technical Examples
Van Clothier (Stream Dynamics) leads a presentation talking about Water Harvesting Green Infrastructure and Technical Examples.
Green Infrastructure for Las Cruces
Michael Gaglio (High Desert Native Plants) leads a presentation talking about Mesilla Valley Watershed Restoration for Las Cruces and overall Green Infrastructure for Las Cruces.
Harvesting Water to Restore Land
Michael Gaglio (High Desert Native Plants) leads a presentation talking about Harvesting Water to Restore Land.
Water from the Roof: A Rainwater Harvesting Guide
In collaboration with UTEP’s Center for Environmental Resources Management, High Desert helped install rainwater harvesting systems on homes in colonias … Read More
Controlling Shear Stress
Van Clothier (Stream Dynamics) leads a presentation talking about Controlling Shear Stress for River Restoration Projects.
How curb cuts and water harvesting basins conserve water while beautifying yards and parkways
Curb cuts and curb cores are one of the simplest and most innovative methods for conserving water … Read More
Our Tips: Best Design Practices for a Water Harvesting System with a Tank and Pump
Michael Gaglio (High Desert Native Plants) walks you through some of the best design practices for a straightforward residential water harvesting system.
Six Drought-Tolerant Plants for Southwest Desert Landscapes
One way we can all play a part in supporting the wider desert ecosystem is to conserve water by planting trees, bushes, and shrubs that are well adapted to the desert climate.
How To Repair a Leaking Backflow Preventer
One of the most common problems we’re called on to fix is a leaking backflow preventer. We walk you through the simple steps needed to repair a backflow preventer when it’ sprung a leak.
How to Harvest Drinkable Rainwater Off Your Home Roof
Most rainwater harvesting systems collect stormwater for use outdoors. Active harvesting, or passive harvesting, provide numerous benefits from basic water harvesting systems.
Why Consider a Water-Harvesting Landscape?
At High Desert, we think landscapes that take advantage of free stormwater while supporting native plant communities are a great way to combine beauty and function.