Riverside County

WHF maintains 1 preserve within Riverside County.

Temecula Ranchos-Bautista Canyon

Riverside County is located in southeastern California and stretches from Orange County in the west to the Colorado River (the state line with Arizona) to the east. Together with San Bernardino County, the area is known as the Inland Empire. WHF holds one easement in Riverside County.

Temecula Ranchos-Bautista Canyon

This easement encompasses 486 acres in Riverside County devoted, in part, to agriculture. The California Department of Conservation and the State Resources Agency have agreed to the conservation of this valuable agricultural land in perpetuity. The property consists of approximately 250 acres suitable for citrus-fruit crops. Steep hills along Bautista Creek to the east are unsuitable for crops. Wetlands are also found in this area. Significant public benefit is achieved through the conservation of the property for continued agricultural use.

Habitats Found Within this Preserve

Wetlands

Agriculture