by RCA | Oct 31, 2024 | MSHCP, Recreational, Species
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 Regional Conservation Authority (RCA),...
by RCA | Oct 30, 2024 | MSHCP, Species
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 nature’s most unpredictable habitats....
by RCA | Oct 23, 2024 | Announcement, MSHCP, News, Species
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 Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) at the...
by RCA | Oct 21, 2024 | Announcement, MSHCP, News
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 (MSCHP)? The RCA is...
by RCA | Oct 3, 2024 | Announcement, City Spotlight, MSHCP, Recreational
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 join the Rivers & Lands Conservancy and RivCo Parks at the upcoming...
by RCA | Sep 30, 2024 | MSHCP, Species
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 brown. Upon close inspection, you’ll notice this member of...