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The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority
manages one of the largest habitat conservation plans in the nation.

Permanent Conservation

The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority was created in 2004 to implement the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). One of the MSHCP requirements is to form a 500,000-acre habitat reserve for the native animal and plant species in the region. Through careful and deliberate land acquisition, the RCA is on track to meet its conservation goal.

Species Protection

The MSHCP monitors habitat loss and welfare of protected species while managing the conserved lands to help animals and plants thrive.

Streamlining Infrastructure Improvements

The MSHCP streamlines infrastructure and development, which leads to cost savings and improved efficiency.

Sand Dune Habitat Restored to Help Preserve Endangered Species Protected by the MSHCP

On a picturesque fall morning of October 19, several dedicated volunteers ventured off to the Jurupa Hills with the Western Riverside County...

Species Spotlight: Meet the Tiny Titan of the Pools: The Riverside Fairy Shrimp

Make no mistake, despite its small size, the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) is a crustacean tough enough to withstand one of...

Celebrating 20 Years of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan

On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Multiple...

Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Seeks New Members for Stakeholders Committee

Would you like to make a difference in habitat conservation to support the western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan...

Let’s help the Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly

In an ongoing effort to conserve and restore sand dune habitat, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) is thrilled to...

Species Spotlight: Beyond the Spiky Bristles of the Vernal Barley

The vernal barley (Hordeum intercedens) is a small tufted annual grass. As the plant matures, its color shifts from a vibrant green to a golden...

The MSHCP Supports Completion of Mayor Berwin Hanna Bridge and Hamner Widening Project

For the past 20 years, the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) has helped to streamline the region's transportation infrastructure...

City Spotlight: San Jacinto Shines as One of Riverside County’s Oldest Communities

Rich in history, fertile land, and mild weather, the city of San Jacinto is a diverse mixture of culture and history made up of its past and...

Make a Trek for the Beautiful Views Over Skyline Drive Trail

If you are bursting with energy and feeling inclined (get it?) to reach the top of a mountain while enjoying a light summer breeze as you look over...

City Spotlight: Preserving Temecula’s Rich History

Before being known for its wine, the Temecula Valley was known as an agricultural hub for a variety of crops. This agricultural heritage is the...

Sand Dune Habitat Restored to Help Preserve Endangered Species Protected by the MSHCP

On a picturesque fall morning of October 19, several dedicated volunteers ventured off to the Jurupa Hills with the Western Riverside County...

Species Spotlight: Meet the Tiny Titan of the Pools: The Riverside Fairy Shrimp

Make no mistake, despite its small size, the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) is a crustacean tough enough to withstand one of...

Celebrating 20 Years of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan

On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Multiple...

Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Seeks New Members for Stakeholders Committee

Would you like to make a difference in habitat conservation to support the western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan...

Let’s help the Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly

In an ongoing effort to conserve and restore sand dune habitat, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) is thrilled to...

Species Spotlight: Beyond the Spiky Bristles of the Vernal Barley

The vernal barley (Hordeum intercedens) is a small tufted annual grass. As the plant matures, its color shifts from a vibrant green to a golden...

The MSHCP Supports Completion of Mayor Berwin Hanna Bridge and Hamner Widening Project

For the past 20 years, the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) has helped to streamline the region's transportation infrastructure...

City Spotlight: San Jacinto Shines as One of Riverside County’s Oldest Communities

Rich in history, fertile land, and mild weather, the city of San Jacinto is a diverse mixture of culture and history made up of its past and...

Make a Trek for the Beautiful Views Over Skyline Drive Trail

If you are bursting with energy and feeling inclined (get it?) to reach the top of a mountain while enjoying a light summer breeze as you look over...

City Spotlight: Preserving Temecula’s Rich History

Before being known for its wine, the Temecula Valley was known as an agricultural hub for a variety of crops. This agricultural heritage is the...