Wildlife
As the surrounding area experiences rapid urbanization, the Reserve serves to protect a number of species threatened or endangered by development and habitat loss including Stephens' Kangaroo Rat, the California Gnatcatcher, orange-throated whiptail, and Bell's sage sparrow, as well as several diminishing plant communities such as Riversidean sage scrub. The Reserve is an active participant in the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) a joint powers authority created to protect and preserve the Stephens' kangaroo rat.
The Director of the Reserve is Kenneth J. Halama, Ph.D., an ecologist and conservation biologist.
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