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RCA staff flags federal appropriations language and state bond funds as opportunities for habitat conservation

Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority · February 2, 2026
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RCA staff reported federal appropriations now include $26 million for Section 6 HCP land acquisition and congressional report language urging U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to fund HCP commitments; at the state level, the governor proposed allocating $123 million from Proposition 4 bond funds to the Wildlife Conservation Board.

RCA staff updated the board Feb. 2 on state and federal budget developments that could affect habitat conservation in Western Riverside County.

"Earlier this month, the governor released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2026–27," Tyler told the board, noting the proposal totals nearly $349 billion and identifies a multi‑billion‑dollar shortfall. Tyler said the proposal includes an…

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