by RCA | Sep 7, 2021 | MSHCP, News, Species
Squirrels, Rejoice! The California Black Walnut will Bear Fruit this Fall The California Black Walnut is a lush, beautiful tree found throughout southern California. In western Riverside County, this tree grows primarily among Coastal Sage Scrub, Grasslands, and other...
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...
