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The Diverse Olsen Canyon Reserve Near Temescal Valley

by RCA | June 24, 2025 | MSHCP, Recreational | 0 Comments

The Olsen Canyon Reserve is a treasure trove of gently rolling hills and diverse habitats situated in the Temescal Valley area of unincorporated Riverside County. It's a unique blend of grasslands, coastal sage scrub, and sycamore riparian woodlands. Temescal Creek,...

I-215 Central Project was Central to Traffic Relief

by RCA | June 23, 2025 | Infrastructure, MSHCP | 0 Comments

Interstate 215 is a major highway in western Riverside County that connects the communities of Murrieta, Menifee, Perris, Moreno Valley, and Riverside. Once a little-known road to San Diego that spanned empty fields and hills, I-215 now is a primary route for many...

Species Spotlight: Western Pond Turtle

by RCA | June 17, 2025 | MSHCP, Species | 0 Comments

The western pond turtle (Clemmys marmorata pallida) has a hard, dull shell that ranges in color from dark greenish to grayish or black. As the only native freshwater turtle in western Riverside County, it inhabits streams, rivers, wetlands, and human-made ponds. The...

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The Diverse Olsen Canyon Reserve Near Temescal Valley

I-215 Central Project was Central to Traffic Relief

Species Spotlight: Western Pond Turtle

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