by RCA | Feb 20, 2025 | MSHCP, Recreational, Species
Reserve Spotlight: McElhinney-Stimmel Reserve A trip to the McElhinney-Stimmel Reserve was just what was needed to reconnect with nature. The RCA Board of Directors Chair, Kevin Bash, visited the reserve land on a cloudy morning in the fall – to see how this RCA-owned...
by RCA | Feb 11, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: The Northern Harrier The northern harrier (Circus hudsonius) has a face that resembles an owl, with a sharp, hooked bill, a disk-shaped face, and stiff facial feathers that help direct sound to their ears. The northern harrier has long, broad wings,...
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 | 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...
