Reynolds Reserve Lands
Nestled in unincorporated Riverside County just north of Lake Elsinore, the Reynold's Reserve, Phases 1 and 2, encompasses approximately 642-acres of various habitats. Two of the properties that contribute to the reserve were acquired by the RCA in 2008 and 2009 for...
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 bird is among the 45 bird species identified...
RCA Board Reappoints Kevin Bash as Chair for 2026
The Board of Directors of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) has unanimously selected Kevin Bash, Councilmember for the City of Norco, to serve as the RCA Chair for 2026. Chair Bash has been a member of the RCA Board of Directors since...
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 the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District...
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 the Multiple Species Habitat...
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 answer is yes, then the new Ask a Park Ranger series from The Vista is for you! Discover a...