The Mojave Desert had nearly a foot of snow in March 2023

The annual precipitation for the Mojave Desert typically ranges from 3.5 inches at lower elevations to nearly 10 inches in the mountains.  Back-to-back winter storms in California have blanketed some areas with up to 7 feet of snow.  Because of increased rain and snow in the state, the central Sierra and foothills are now officially …

Blue-green algae can create poisonous cyanotoxins that make people, pets, and other animals sick

There are no remedies to counteract the effects of cyanobacteria poisoning. Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are microscopic organisms found naturally in all types of water. These single-celled organisms live in fresh, brackish (salt and fresh water), and marine water. Cyanobacteria blooms form when cyanobacteria, which are normally found in the water, start to multiply …