Agreement No. 233438 for Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve Management

Agreement No. 233438 is a contract between the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District for the management of the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve. This agreement replaces Agreement No. 200761, which terminates on June 30, 2026. The primary objective is to manage reserve lands as a single ecological unit to conserve biodiversity and habitat, support research and monitoring, and provide low-impact recreational, interpretive, and educational opportunities. These activities are performed in unincorporated Southwest Riverside County, specifically on MWD parcels located between Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Skinner Recreation Area. The management of the reserve is governed by the priorities established by the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Implementation is carried out through Annual Work Plans and budgets, both of which require approval from the Agreement Administrator and the Reserve Management Committee. The project is categorized as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under sections 15307, 15308, and 15061(b)(3) because it supports ongoing natural resource protection without introducing new significant environmental impacts. Gaby Adame, the Bureau Chief, serves as the primary point of contact for the agency.