MSHCP reserve assembly progress and shortfalls
Riverside County
Summary
The habitat plan is only about 46% of the way to its 153,000-acre conservation goal, and one rough step unit is out of balance, blocking some development impacts until conservation catches up. Supervisors pressed staff on how to help lagging jurisdictions reach their goals.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Over $692 million has been spent on reserve land so far, about 70% from local fees.
Residents get protected open space, wildlife connectivity, and a streamlined permitting framework for development.
Developers in Rough Step Unit 8 face temporary limits on impacts to certain vegetation types until conservation catches up.
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