by RCA | Feb 26, 2026 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: White-Tailed Kite Hovers above MSHCP Lands Look! Up in the sky! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! Actually, it’s a White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus). Just like superheroes on the big screen, this bird species made a comeback after almost going extinct...
by RCA | Jan 28, 2026 | MSHCP
Reynolds Reserve Lands Nestled in unincorporated Riverside County just north of Lake Elsinore, the Reynold’s Reserve, Phases 1 and 2, encompasses approximately 642-acres of various habitats. Two of the properties that contribute to the reserve were acquired by...
by RCA | Jan 27, 2026 | MSHCP, Species
Ferruginous Hawk Stalks Its Prey on Open Land Flying majestically over the Prado Basin/Santa Ana River and the Mystic Lake/San Jacinto Wildlife Area, the ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) stands out as one of the largest hawk species in North America. This magnificent...
by RCA | Jan 9, 2026 | Announcement, MSHCP, News
RCA Board Reappoints Kevin Bash as Chair for 2026 The Board of Directors of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) has unanimously selected Kevin Bash, Councilmember for the City of Norco, to serve as the RCA Chair for 2026. Chair Bash has...
by RCA | Dec 23, 2025 | MSHCP, Recreational, Species, Volunteer
Thank You for Helping Us Restore the Delhi Sand Dune Habitat Fog misted over the cul-de-sac as volunteers trickled in bright and early. The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) in partnership with the Rivers & Lands Conservancy (RLC) and...
by RCA | Dec 22, 2025 | MSHCP
Bring the Kids Out to Kabian Park The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCo Parks) reopened Kabian Park in October, enhancing accessibility and improving the visitor experience at this spacious park, which also serves as conserved land under...
by RCA | Dec 17, 2025 | MSHCP, Volunteer
The Ask a Park Ranger Series Introduces Readers to the People Who Make RCA’s Work Possible Have you ever wondered how a park ranger prepares for duty? Or what kind of tools are carried out in the field? Or what their favorite MSHCP protected species are? If the...
by RCA | Dec 3, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Santa Ana Sucker The Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae) may be a small freshwater fish, but it plays a big role in southern California’s river ecosystems. It has a dark gray back, a lighter belly, and a diet that includes algae, diatoms,...
by RCA | Oct 3, 2025 | MSHCP, Volunteer
Join Us in the Jurupa Hills to Restore Delhi Sand Dune Habitat Are you looking for a way to give back to nature and make a difference in your community? On Saturday, October 25th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can join us in the beautiful Jurupa Hills for a volunteer...
by RCA | Oct 2, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
The Importance of the Tenaja Corridor: A Key Habitat Linkage Nestled in the southern Santa Ana Mountains of unincorporated western Riverside County, the Tenaja Corridor is a vital habitat linkage spanning more than 860 acres just west of Murrieta. This corridor...
