Species Spotlight: Cactus Wren, Listen Before You Look
The American Southwest, known for its beautiful deserts and sprawling cities, is also home to the cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus), the final entry in the 2023 Species Spotlight series. Designated as the official bird of neighboring Arizona, the cactus...
RCA Acquires EIP Walker Canyon Property and Adds 240 Acres to the Western Riverside Multiple-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Reserve
On December 6, 2023, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) acquired approximately 240 new acres of threatened and endangered species habitat to protect in perpetuity. The Ecosystems Investment Partners (EIP) Walker Canyon property is...
$19 Million in Funding Awarded to RCA to Acquire Lands
The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) was collectively awarded over $19 million in state and federal funding at the November 15 California Wildlife Conservation Board meeting and through the federal Non-traditional Section 6 grant program....
City Spotlight: The Lemon Capital of the World
Once dubbed the Lemon Capital of the World, the City of Corona has a rich agricultural history. More than 489 packers and 650 pickers were employed at its height in packing houses and groves throughout Corona in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The soil was perfect for...
Species Spotlight: Small Clusters of Chickweed Oxytheca Spotted in Riverside County
The chickweed oxytheca (Oxytheca caryophylloides) is a homebody of western Riverside County. This native Californian plant is an endemic annual herb that only grows in the mountains of southern Sierra Nevada, Ventura County, the San Gabriel Mountains, and western...
Grease The Chains, Fill The Tires With Air and Adjust the Saddle For A Bike Ride
Is your bike collecting dust in your garage or storage unit? Get your bike ready for these great rides on trails that are part of the MSHCP. Fall is undoubtedly the best season for bike riding. The cooler temperatures, the autumn colors, and crisp air combined create...