RCA Acquires 164 Acres Near Murrieta for Conservation
The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) has acquired the 164 acre Karam 2 property east of French Valley and the City of Murrieta for permanent conservation. Purchased for $7,109,000, the property advances the RCA’s goal of conserving...
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Seeks New Members for Stakeholders Committee
Would you like to make a difference in habitat conservation to support the western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSCHP)? The RCA is seeking volunteer members for its Stakeholders Committee. Applications are due Wednesday, September 30,...
The Ask a Park Ranger Series Spotlights Memorable Wildlife Encounters
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? Discover a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of park rangers, the stewards of RCA’s reserve lands...
Exploring the JPR INC Reserve Lands: A Vital Habitat in Riverside County
Today, we’re exploring the JPR INC Reserve lands, located in the southeastern part of Riverside County. These lands play a crucial role in supporting existing habitats and protecting various species under the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The JPR...
Species Spotlight: White-Tailed Kite Hovers above MSHCP Lands
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! Actually, it’s a White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus). Just like superheroes on the big screen, this bird species made a comeback after almost going extinct from hunting and egg-collecting in the early 1930s. The...
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...