Lately, the Imperial Valley has been graced by rain. Flooding streets, darkening the desert floor, and releasing the scent of desert soil. It has made me reflect on the impact of rain on the psyche of the Imperial Valley. For us here in the Imperial Valley, water is scarce and carefully managed; it also shapes agriculture, daily life, and the way people relate to the land. In a region defined by extremes, heat, and aridity, rain feels like a special event.