Document Library
Welcome to the RCA Library, your resource for reports, ordinances, resolutions, and fees. Below you will find documents relating to the formation, management, and ongoing activities of the RCA.
The following documents are arranged in broad categories. If you have questions or difficulty finding the information you need, please use the search option on at the top of the page, or email us at
info@wrcrca.org.
Frequently Used Links
Please check these resources to find often referenced templates and reports.
- Archived Board of Directors Agendas and Minutes
- Archived Executive Committee Agendas and Minutes
- Archived FCC Agendas and Minutes
- Archived Stakeholder Meetings
- Consistency Analysis Report Template
- Consistency Analysis Report Template (.docx)
- DBESP Template
- DBESP Template (.docx)
- Current Status of Covered Species Not Adequately Conserved
- MSHCP Mitigation Fee Implementation Manual (PDF)
- Section 6.1.2 Riparian Riverine Functions and Values Factor List
- Special Reports
Environmental Reference Materials
The RCA maintains reports and other documents relating to native plants and animals in western Riverside County. The resources are suited for both development and educational purposes.
- Agriculture Compliance Process Flowchart
- California DF&G Natural Diversity Database
- CEQA Definitions
- CEQA Process Flowchart
- California Environmental Quality Act
- CEQA Thresholds of Significance
- Consistency Analysis Report Template
- Consistency Analysis Report Template (.docx)
- Criteria Refinement Flowchart
- DBESP Template
- DBESP Template (.docx)
- Endangered/Threatened Species in California
- HANS Flowchart
- HANS Acquisition Flowchart
- Joint Project Review (JPR) Flowchart
- LUPIN Environmental Planning Resources
- Manual of California Vegetation
- MSHCP Reserve Replacement Equivalency Report Guidance Outline
- MSHCP Species Surveys
- USFWS Endangered Species Program
- Section 7 Consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 404 Permit / Permits for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material into Waters of the United States
- University of California Riverside – Center for Conservation Biology (CCB)
- Public Records Request (PDF)
Fees
These resources relate to RCA and MSHCP fees, including the most recent schedules and forms.
- 2025 Civic Projects Fee Submittal Form (xls)
- 2025 Qualified Infrastructure Fee Submittal Form (xls)
- 2025 Development Mitigation Fee Submittal Form (xls)
- 2025 Flood Control Projects Fee Submittal Form (xls)
- 2025 Current MSHCP Fee Schedule
- Resolution 06-05 (Joint Project Review) as adopted by the RCA Board of Directors, May 2006
- Final Mitigation Fee Nexus Report for the Western Riverside County MSHCP – 2003
- Final Mitigation Fee Nexus Study Report for the Western Riverside County MSHCP – 2020
- Nexus Study Background Factsheet 2021 (PDF)
- MSHCP LDMF Implementation FAQ (PDF)
- MSHCP Mitigation Fee Implementation Manual 2023 Update (PDF)
- MSHCP Mitigation Fee Implementation Manual FAQ
- Accessory Dwelling Unit and Renovations (Additions) Decision Map
- MSHCP Mitigation Fee Training
Forms and Applications
- 2021 Chair and Vice Chair Form 806 (PDF)
- Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form (PDF)
- Participating Special Entity Application Form – Revised 9/22/2009 (MS Word 2003)
- Participating Special Entity Application Form – Revised 9/22/2009 (PDF)
- Public Records Request (MS Word 2003)
- Public Records Request (PDF)
- Joint Project Review Fees
- Joint Project Review (JPR) Application Form – Private Projects
- Joint Project Review (JPR) Form – Public Projects
- Legacy Home Rebate Program Application Form
- Legacy Home Rebate Program Application Form – Instructions
- Use of RCA Property – General Application Form
- Use of RCA Property – Application Instructions and FAQs
Fee Submittal Forms
Land Acquisition
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
These resources include Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan documents, amendments, and resource agency files.
- US Fish and Wildlife Biological Opinion Amendment – Sept 22, 2011
- Federal Permit for the MSHCP – TE088609 with amendments 1-3
- MSHCP Minor Amendment 2007-01
- California Department of Fish and Game NCCP Permit
- US Fish and Wildlife Biological Opinion – June 22, 2004
- Clarifications and Corrections to the MSHCP
- Volume One: The Plan
- Volume Two: The Reference Document
- Volume Three: Implementing Agreement
- Volume Three: Implementing Agreement – Fully Executed
- Volume Three: Implementing Agreement – Amendment 1 – Fully Executed
- Volume Three: Implementing Agreement – Amendment 2 – Fully Executed
- Volume Three: Implementing Agreement – Amendment 3 – Fully Executed
- Volume Four: Final EIR/EIS
- Volume Five: Comments and Responses (Zip)
- Final Mitigation Fee Nexus Study Report for the Western Riverside County MSHCP – 2020
- Discover the Natural Wonders of Riverside County (A General Summary of the MSHCP)
Training & Workshops
RCA holds trainings and workshops periodically. These documents were presented at previous trainings and workshops in collaboration with other agencies.
- 2019 Reserve Assembly Mechanics Training
- 2019 Caltrans Training
- 2022 Local Permittees Training for the MSHCP
- 2023 Consultant Training for the MSHCP
- 2007 Permittee Implementation Manual
- RCTC and WRCRCA Special Meeting/Workshop – August 28, 2017
- RCTC and WRCRCA Special Meeting/Workshop – August 28, 2017 Presentation
- RCTC and WRCRCA Special Meeting/Workshop – August 28, 2017 Handout