by RCA | Jul 29, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly The Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminates abdominalis) is a large eye-catching fly species that measures between half an inch and one and a half inches in length. It has a light brown body, long...
by RCA | Jun 24, 2025 | MSHCP, Recreational
The Diverse Olsen Canyon Reserve Near Temescal Valley 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...
by RCA | Jun 17, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Western Pond Turtle 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,...
by RCA | Mar 25, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
RCA Partners With the State to Protect One of the Last Remaining Vernal Pool Complexes in Western Riverside County The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) was awarded $13.7 million in Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) 30×30...
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...
