Species Spotlight: The Majestic Great Blue Heron Stalks its Prey in Western Riverside County
Look beyond the trees and into the wetlands, the freshwater marshes, riparian scrub, and woodlands – do you see that solitary bird wading in the water? This month, we follow the great blue heron (Ardea herodias) who feasts on nearly anything within striking distance,...
2023: A Year in Review
2023 has been quite a year for the RCA and the MSHCP — a year marked by stronger collaboration with our state and federal partners. As we look ahead toward 2024 and the 20th anniversary of the MSHCP and RCA, we take this time to reflect on the past year's...
RCA Board of Directors Select Kevin Bash as 2024 Chair
Just as the seasons bring change across our natural landscapes, the start of a new year also brings its own season of change to the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA). Members of the RCA Board of Directors unanimously elected City of Norco...
Species Spotlight: Rain and Sunshine for the Beautiful Hulsea
Have you seen all the gorgeous plants around Western Riverside County? This month’s Species Spotlight features a flower so beautiful that it is part of its name. We’re talking about the beautiful hulsea (Hulsea vestita ssp. callicarpha) that generally blooms from May...
Kabian Park: Rolling Hills and Countless Trails
Looking for a place to bird watch, close your exercise ring, or even stretch out your horse’s legs? Roy W. Kabian Memorial Park, in the small community of Quail Valley in Menifee, is calling you! The one-acre park space features restrooms, a children’s playground,...
Don’t Let Litter be the Legacy You Leave Behind
The adventure seekers of Riverside County will soon be lacing up their hiking boots, filling up their water bottles, and hitting our local trails as the holidays wrap up and fitness routines get back underway. Before heading out on a hike on our local hiking trails,...