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The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority just approved the $850,000 acquisition of the stunning 170-acre Sycamore Falls property, a pivotal step in their conservation efforts!

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RCA reports closed-session approval to buy Sycamore Falls property in Sage area, about 170 acres
After a closed session May 4, RCA staff reported the board approved acquisition of the Sycamore Falls property in the Sage area of Riverside County, described in the agenda as approximately 170 acres for $850,000; APNs were reported as listed in the agenda.
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May 7, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Governor Newsom's budget cuts could jeopardize crucial wildlife protection efforts by eliminating 164 CDFW positions, risking the future of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.

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RCA staff warns state cuts and presses Congress for Section 6 land-acquisition funding
RCA staff told the board that Governor Newsom's budget proposal would eliminate 164 vacant CDFW positions, risking permit and enforcement capacity needed to implement the MSHCP, and described RCA advocacy for SB 1250 and federal requests to boost Section 6 funding for land acquisition.
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May 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Riverside County's conservation authority faces a staggering 45% drop in development fees, prompting urgent budget adjustments and a re-evaluation of future projects.

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RCA approves midyear budget adjustments after sharp drop in development‑fee revenue
The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority approved midyear adjustments after staff reported a large decline in local development mitigation fee collections and recommended revenue and contract changes to align the 2025‑26 budget with current receipts.
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April 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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The 2024 MSHCP annual report reveals impressive land acquisitions but highlights critical shortfalls that demand urgent attention for habitat preservation in Riverside County.

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RCA: 2024 annual report shows steady land acquisition but flags rough‑step shortfalls
RCA reported new land acquisitions and significant monitoring work in its 2024 MSHCP annual report, while flagging shortfalls in specific 'rough step' units that require targeted acquisitions to restore balance.
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April 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM