Mountain Lions on the Move
Why did the Mountain Lion cross Interstate 15? To get to the other side! And that’s exactly what is happening in Temecula. Biologists confirmed the west to east movement of Mountain Lions across I-15 at the Temecula Creek Undercrossing, just south of Temecula Parkway....
Species Spotlight: Belding’s Orange-Throated Whiptail Whips around Western Riverside County
Lizards are plentiful in western Riverside County. You will find them in your garden eating crickets, being chased by cats, or even sunbathing in the mornings on a warm rock. A popular local lizard is the Belding’s Orange-Throated Whiptail (Cnemidophorus hyperythrus...
RCTC Opens New Westbound Lane, Green River Road in Corona to 241 in Anaheim Hills
RCTC opened a new lane on westbound 91 between Green River Road in Corona and the 241 Toll Road in Anaheim Hills during the pre-dawn hours of January 6. This new, two-mile, non-tolled lane, built as the centerpiece of the 91 Corridor Operations Project, is expected to...
2021: A Year of Accomplishments
As we get used to writing “2022” in our materials, the RCA is taking time to reflect on important accomplishments in 2021. Just over a year ago, the Riverside County Transportation Commission assumed its role as managing agency of the RCA, helping to harness the close...
Golden Eagle Soars in Western Riverside County
High above the grasslands, vernal pools, desert scrub, and other beautiful lands of western Riverside County, the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) flies! Like its patriotic cousin, the Bald Eagle, the Golden Eagle can be spotted foraging in all the MSHCP bioregions,...
Wildlife Conservation Board Approves Purchase of 90 Acres in Southwest Riverside County
Another 90 acres! Progress continues to acquire reserve lands for the 500,000-acre Western Riverside County MSHCP. Last month, the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved the purchase of 90 acres of land in southwest Riverside County, providing much...