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The Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) comprised of the County of Riverside and the cities of Corona, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Perris, Riverside, Temecula and Wildomar.
The Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency's (RCHCA) original purpose was to develop, plan and execute the Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan (SKR HCP). The SKR HCP called for conserving 15,000 acres of occupied SKR habitat. In order to acquire the requisite acreage, the RCHCA assembled a 40,000 acre Reserve system in Western Riverside County comprised of local, State, and Federal land contributions. Once the Reserve system was assembled, the RCHCA established endowments for many of the larger Reserves.
The RCHCA has managed conserved lands within southern California and specifically Western Riverside County since 1996. The RCHCA’s staff has over 35 years of combined experience working within Southern California’s ecological communities. RCHCA staff regularly carries out biological studies, surveys and assessments of natural resources.
The RCHCA’s mission is to effectively manage conserved and open space lands in Riverside County. The RCHCA understands the importance preserving the plants, animals and natural communities. The vision of Conservation, Coordination, Education and Collaboration creates a sense of public appreciation for the environment.
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Annual Budget
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Annual Report
Annual reports provide financial updates on mitigation fees collected and status of reserve endowments.
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Board of Directors
The Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of one representative and one alternate designated by the governing body of each member agency.
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Governing Documents
View governing documents such as a Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit, Implementation Agreement, and more.
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Agendas
Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.
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Reserves
See maps and information on reserves.
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Steele Peak Public Access Plan
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Stephens' Kangaroo Rat
The Stephen's Kangaroo Rat is an endangered species of rodent that the RCHCA strives to protect.
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Public Access
Areas of Public Access within the Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan Area