Route 60 Truck Lanes Open in the Badlands
With the snip of a shiny purple ribbon, RCTC, Caltrans, and project partners, including the RCA, celebrated the opening of the Route 60 Truck Lanes on June 2. Under construction for about three years, the new lanes offer a safer and more efficient way to travel...
Bats, Birds, Bridges, and Horse Crossings: The 15 Express Lanes Construction Protected Habitat
RCTC’s 15 Express Lanes opened a year ago in April, providing another transportation choice for drivers in Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, Norco and Corona. While on the surface the project may have appeared to focus on concrete, cones, and construction crews, this...
California Beardtongue Blooms in Western Riverside County
It's a common saying that “Perennials are the backbone of a garden.” They are dependable plants that bloom for several years. Like any garden, the western Riverside County MSHCP has a trusty perennial herb, the California beardtongue (penstemon californicus), blooming...
Norco Strives to Protect Habitat Near the Santa Ana River
With one of the largest networks of horse trails in the nation, the City of Norco has earned the nickname, Horsetown USA. Located along Interstate 15, mainly south of the Santa Ana River, the city has successfully and diligently worked to keep its equestrian and...
Linkages Offer Connections for MSHCP Species
Many people travel long distances to look for the perfect meal or even the ideal mate. For mountain lions and other MSHCP protected species, potential and established linkages provide travel routes for the exact same purpose! These linkages connect to large open...
Habitat Conservation Plans Work! Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Downlisted from Endangered Status
Since the adoption of the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 1973, Habitat Conservation Plans, or HCPs, have helped protect threatened species. Besides the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, there are other HCPs in our area that help...