by RCA | Jan 27, 2026 | MSHCP, Species
Ferruginous Hawk Stalks Its Prey on Open Land Flying majestically over the Prado Basin/Santa Ana River and the Mystic Lake/San Jacinto Wildlife Area, the ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) stands out as one of the largest hawk species in North America. This magnificent...
by RCA | Dec 23, 2025 | MSHCP, Recreational, Species, Volunteer
Thank You for Helping Us Restore the Delhi Sand Dune Habitat Fog misted over the cul-de-sac as volunteers trickled in bright and early. The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) in partnership with the Rivers & Lands Conservancy (RLC) and...
by RCA | Dec 22, 2025 | MSHCP
Bring the Kids Out to Kabian Park The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCo Parks) reopened Kabian Park in October, enhancing accessibility and improving the visitor experience at this spacious park, which also serves as conserved land under...
by RCA | Dec 17, 2025 | MSHCP, Volunteer
The Ask a Park Ranger Series Introduces Readers to the People Who Make RCA’s Work Possible Have you ever wondered how a park ranger prepares for duty? Or what kind of tools are carried out in the field? Or what their favorite MSHCP protected species are? If the...
by RCA | Dec 3, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Santa Ana Sucker The Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae) may be a small freshwater fish, but it plays a big role in southern California’s river ecosystems. It has a dark gray back, a lighter belly, and a diet that includes algae, diatoms,...
