Species Spotlight: Meet the Tiny Titan of the Pools: The Riverside Fairy Shrimp
Make no mistake, despite its small size, the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) is a crustacean tough enough to withstand one of nature’s most unpredictable habitats. Averaging just three quarters of an inch in size, these shrimp are excellent swimmers,...
Celebrating 20 Years of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) at the Hidden Valley Nature Center in Riverside. Twenty years ago, the MSHCP was...
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Seeks New Members for Stakeholders Committee
Would you like to make a difference in habitat conservation to support the western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSCHP)? The RCA is seeking volunteer members for its Stakeholders Committee. Applications are due Monday, November 4, 2024....
Let’s help the Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly
In an ongoing effort to conserve and restore sand dune habitat, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) is thrilled to join the Rivers & Lands Conservancy and RivCo Parks at the upcoming volunteer restoration day. Date: Saturday, October...
Species Spotlight: Beyond the Spiky Bristles of the Vernal Barley
The vernal barley (Hordeum intercedens) is a small tufted annual grass. As the plant matures, its color shifts from a vibrant green to a golden brown. Upon close inspection, you’ll notice this member of the grass (Poaceae) family appears as a thick blade of grass on a...
The MSHCP Supports Completion of Mayor Berwin Hanna Bridge and Hamner Widening Project
For the past 20 years, the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) has helped to streamline the region's transportation infrastructure projects by expediting the environmental permitting process for projects that connect our region's residents and help our...