by RCA | Mar 26, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: San Diego horned lizard The San Diego horned lizard (Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillei) is named for the prominent horns displayed on the back of its head. This small, spiny lizard has a flat, wide body and uses its sandy, grayish-brown or reddish...
by RCA | Feb 11, 2025 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: The Northern Harrier The northern harrier (Circus hudsonius) has a face that resembles an owl, with a sharp, hooked bill, a disk-shaped face, and stiff facial feathers that help direct sound to their ears. The northern harrier has long, broad wings,...
by RCA | Oct 3, 2024 | Announcement, City Spotlight, MSHCP, Recreational
Let’s help the Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly In an ongoing effort to conserve and restore sand dune habitat, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) is thrilled to join the Rivers & Lands Conservancy and RivCo Parks at the upcoming...
by RCA | Sep 30, 2024 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Beyond the Spiky Bristles of the Vernal Barley The vernal barley (Hordeum intercedens) is a small tufted annual grass. As the plant matures, its color shifts from a vibrant green to a golden brown. Upon close inspection, you’ll notice this member of...
by RCA | Sep 24, 2024 | City Spotlight, MSHCP
City Spotlight: San Jacinto Shines as One of Riverside County’s Oldest Communities Rich in history, fertile land, and mild weather, the city of San Jacinto is a diverse mixture of culture and history made up of its past and present. The first native people arrived in...
