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...
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...