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From Moon Dust to Green Oasis: Flash Floods & Water Retention Wins

In this episode of Occupy the Land, we walk the property to show the lasting results of an earlier flash flood that filled our sand pond with an estimated 70–90,000 gallons, proving our check dams, berms, and augered holes effectively slow runoff, create temporary lakes, and deeply saturate the clay soil. Months later, the desert remains noticeably greener than surrounding areas—grasses, creosote, and foliage thriving thanks to capillary action pulling moisture upward. We explain plans for perforated tanks, biochar/sand filtration, upper-terrace fruit-tree planting, and continued soil processing with the upcoming trommel. Current work includes raising pads between shipping containers for the future 30×60 building, prepping the workshop for dome strut fabrication, and enjoying peaceful mornings while balancing infrastructure with the homestead’s long-term vision of self-sufficiency and food production. Peace.