Species Spotlight: Shy, But Dangerous: The Northern Red-Diamond Rattlesnake
Contrary to popular belief, rattlesnakes are not typically an aggressive species – striking only when they feel provoked or threatened. The northern red-diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber ruber) is no different, and like many others of its kind, tends to avoid humans...
71/91 Interchange Project: Progress Update
More than nine months have gone by since the Riverside County Transportation Commission, along with project partners, began construction of the 71/91 Interchange Project in the city of Corona. This project will improve traffic flow in this heavily traveled area...
Species Spotlight: The Attractively Bright, Mysterious Hall’s Monardella
It’s bright red, tubular, and fragrant – we’re looking at the Hall’s monardella (Monardella macrantha ssp. hallii) for this month’s Species Spotlight. Hall’s monardella is a rare plant species endemic to western Riverside County, found on dry slopes and ridges in...
Are You Interested in Becoming a Member of the Western Riverside County Conservation Authority Stakeholders Committee? Applications Are Being Accepted
The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) is seeking volunteers to join its Stakeholders Committee. The RCA implements the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), one of largest habitat conservation plans in the nation. The MSHCP...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Awards RCA Nearly $9 Million
Western Riverside County’s 146 MSHCP-protected native and animal species have a reason to celebrate thanks to a $8.9 million federal grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The RCA was awarded the competitive grant funds to help boost land acquisition efforts...
Digital Mapping Technology Helps RCA Visualize Land Conservation Efforts
Implementing one of the largest conservation plans in the nation is no easy feat. As the agency overseeing the implementation of the MSHCP, the RCA bears many responsibilities to ensure the assembly of a 500,000-acre reserve. From land acquisition and management to...