by RCA | Jun 17, 2021 | MSHCP, News
Formation of Habitat Conservation Plans The Western Riverside County MSHCP is the gold standard nationally, but a well-kept secret within California. With a goal of conserving 500,000 acres, it is one of the largest Habitat Conservation Plan of its kind in the country...
by RCA | May 18, 2021 | MSHCP, Species
Plummer’s Mariposa Lily has Colorful History, Like its Namesake The Plummer’s Mariposa Lily is a rare flower found only in a small section of southern California’s mountain ranges, including the San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains. The flower is designated by the...
by RCA | May 4, 2021 | MSHCP
Who are the Permittees? It takes a range of Permittees – along with Partner Agencies – to implement the Western Riverside County MSHCP, a 500,000-acre habitat reserve to protect, restore, and maintain habitats for the conservation of 146 species. Collaboration with...
by RCA | Apr 21, 2021 | Funding, MSHCP, News
The Grant Cycle: Applying, Spending, and Reporting Grants are a boon for conservation agencies such as the RCA. Grants awarded by other organizations offer an opportunity for the RCA to purchase needed land, supplementing local development mitigation fees. RCA...
by RCA | Apr 18, 2021 | MSHCP, Species
The Secret Life of the Granite Night Lizard The sneaky Granite Night Lizard, with a tongue-twister scientific name of Xantusia henshawi henshawi, is found in the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Potrero, San Jacinto mountains, Wilson Valley, Anza Valley, and Aqua Tibia....
