by RCA | Oct 10, 2022 | MSHCP, News
Senators Feinstein and Padilla Introduce Bill to Create Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge For several years, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority has supported efforts to establish a wildlife refuge in our county. Establishing a...
by RCA | Sep 13, 2022 | MSHCP, News
It’s Back to School Time: There’s Plenty to Learn about the RCA and the MSHCP Tardy bells are ringing, teachers are calling roll, and students are taking tests and working to finish homework assignments. The start of the school year is a great time to remember that...
by RCA | Sep 5, 2022 | MSHCP, News, Species
Western Riverside County Supports Largest Remaining Population of Rare Spreading Navarretia The spreading navarretia, a hairy annual herb, is our latest MSHCP Species Spotlight. The rare, flowering species looks like something from another planet with a stem measuring...
by RCA | Aug 29, 2022 | MSHCP, News
Fast-Growing Beaumont is Protecting Species The City of Beaumont is named after the French word for “Beautiful Mountain”. No wonder, the City has a front row seat to Mount San Jacinto with Instagram-worthy snowcapped peaks during the winter months. Beaumont is located...
by RCA | Jul 27, 2022 | MSHCP, News, Species
Species Spotlight: The Burrowing Owl is Adorable and Resilient The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) is arguably one of the most lovable MSHCP-protected species. Covered in brown and white feathers, this cutie is only 7-10 inches tall with giant yellow eyes...
