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...
by RCA | Sep 27, 2024 | MSHCP
The MSHCP Supports Completion of Mayor Berwin Hanna Bridge and Hamner Widening Project For the past 20 years, the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) has helped to streamline the region’s transportation infrastructure projects by expediting the...
by RCA | Sep 24, 2024 | City Spotlight, MSHCP
City Spotlight: San Jacinto Shines as One of Riverside County’s Oldest Communities Rich in history, fertile land, and mild weather, the city of San Jacinto is a diverse mixture of culture and history made up of its past and present. The first native people arrived in...
by RCA | Sep 19, 2024 | MSHCP, Recreational, Species
Make a Trek for the Beautiful Views Over Skyline Drive Trail If you are bursting with energy and feeling inclined (get it?) to reach the top of a mountain while enjoying a light summer breeze as you look over the horizon, look no further than Skyline Drive Trail. Have...
by RCA | Aug 29, 2024 | City Spotlight, MSHCP, Species
City Spotlight: Preserving Temecula’s Rich History Before being known for its wine, the Temecula Valley was known as an agricultural hub for a variety of crops. This agricultural heritage is the backbone the region’s wine production today. Temecula Valley is home to...
by RCA | Aug 22, 2024 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Is the Granite Spiny Lizard Your New Bestie? Think you can do more push-ups than the granite spiny lizard (Sceloporus orcutti)? This little reptile might just be your next workout buddy. A male granite spiny lizard will perform a courtship push-up...
by RCA | Aug 16, 2024 | MSHCP
Kollar Donation Preserves Vital Land and Natural Treasures for Western Riverside County In October 2019, a 17.93-acre parcel of land located in the unincorporated area of Tenaja near the Santa Rosa Plateau was donated to the RCA courtesy of Judy Kollar. The Kollar...
by RCA | Jul 29, 2024 | MSHCP, Species
Be Safe This Summer While Exploring the Trails Summer is well underway! Grab your backpack, a cold-water bottle, and take a hike on one of many scenic trails that western Riverside County has to offer. With the ongoing threat of wildfires, fire safety should be at the...
by RCA | Jul 25, 2024 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: The Resilient Cleveland’s Bush Monkeyflower Is it merely a coincidence that the Cleveland’s bush monkeyflower (Mimulus clevelandii) can be found in the Cleveland National Forest? Actually, it is. Although this plant is restricted to the Santa Ana...
