by RCA | Nov 7, 2022 | MSHCP, Species
No Place Like Southern California – The Engelmann Oak’s Established Roots in Our Region A magnet for butterflies and birds, the Engelmann oak (Quercus engelmannii) inhabits the smallest range of any oak tree in the southwestern United States. Named after...
by RCA | Oct 18, 2022 | MSHCP, News, Species
Species Spotlight: Endangered San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat Hops in Western Riverside County Though named for our neighboring county to the north, the San Bernardino kangaroo rat makes its home within the western Riverside County MSHCP area of the San Jacinto River and...
by RCA | Sep 5, 2022 | MSHCP, News, Species
Western Riverside County Supports Largest Remaining Population of Rare Spreading Navarretia The spreading navarretia, a hairy annual herb, is our latest MSHCP Species Spotlight. The rare, flowering species looks like something from another planet with a stem measuring...
by RCA | Jul 27, 2022 | MSHCP, News, Species
Species Spotlight: The Burrowing Owl is Adorable and Resilient The burrowing owl (athene cunicularia hypugaea) is arguably one of the most lovable MSHCP-protected species. Covered in brown and white feathers, this cutie is only 7-10 inches tall with giant yellow eyes...
by RCA | May 12, 2022 | MSHCP, Species
The Endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterfly Finds Sanctuary in Western Riverside County Butterflies are known to represent beauty, hope, love, and even the concept of “life is short.” For the MSHCP, one particular subspecies of the Edith checkerspot butterfly...
