Wildlife Resources. A guide to help you discover wildlife in your world

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1 Wildlife Resources A guide to help you discover wildlife in your world Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District 4500 Glenwood Drive Riverside, CA (951)

2 NRCS USDA NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE THIS BOOKLET IS PRESENTED AS AN INFORMATION SOURCE FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN DISCOVERING WILDLIFE ORGANIZATIONS, PLACES, EDU- CATIONAL AND OTHER WILDLIFE MATERIALS. THE INFORMATION LISTED HERE IS NOT INTENDED TO PRESENT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LISTING OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS, PLACES, OR MATE- RIALS THAT ARE PRESENTLY AVAILABLE. THE DISTRICT S INTENT IS THAT THIS INFORMATION BE USED AS A STARTING POINT FOR YOU TO DISCOVER WILDLIFE IN YOUR WORLD. IMPERIAL COUNTY EL CENTRO FIELD OFFICE 177 N. Imperial Ave. El Centro, CA (760) LOS ANGELES COUNTY LANCASTER SERVICE CENTER Date Avenue, Suite G Lancaster, CA (661) RIVERSIDE COUNTY BLYTHE FIELD OFFICE 200 E. Murphy Street, Room 102 Blythe, CA (760) INDIO SERVICE CENTER Bliss Indio, CA (760) RIVERSIDE FIELD OFFICE 4500 Glenwood Drive Riverside, CA (951) SAN JACINTO FIELD OFFICE 950 Ramona Blvd., Suite 6 San Jacinto, CA (909) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY APPLE VALLEY SERVICE CENTER Highway 18, Suite 195 Apple Valley, CA (760) REDLANDS FIELD OFFICE K Business Center Drive Redlands, CA (909) SAN DIEGO COUNTY ESCONDIDO FIELD OFFICE 900 Canterbuty Pl., Suite 320 Escondido, CA (760)

3 RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ORGANIZATIONS IMPERIAL COUNTY BARD RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT P.O. Box 776, Bard, CA (760) IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT P.O. Box 937, Imperial, CA (760) LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANTELOPE VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT N. Date Ave., Suite G, Lancaster, CA (661) RCD of the SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS 3000 Mulholland Ave.,Agoura Hills, CA (818) RIVERSIDE COUNTY COACHELLA VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT Bliss Ave., Indio, CA (760) ELSINORE-MURRIETA-ANZA RCD Palomar Rd., Wildomar St. A CA (951) PALO VERDE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT P.O. Box 610, Blythe, CA (760) RIVERSIDE-CORONA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 4500 Glenwood Drive, Riverside, CA (951) SAN JACINTO BASIN RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 950 Ramona Blvd., Ste. 6, San Jacinto, CA (951) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY EAST VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT K Business Center Dr., Redlands, CA (909) MOJAVE DESERT RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT W. Sand St. #103, Victorville CA (760) INLAND EMPIRE WEST RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT K Business Center Dr. Redlands CA (909) SAN DIEGO COUNTY MISSION RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT UPPER SAN LUIS REY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 1588 S. Mission Rd. Ste.100 Fallbrook, CA (760) RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT of GREATER SAN DIEGO Waterhill Rd. Lakeside CA (619) NATIONAL AUDOBON SOCIETY 225 Varick St., New York, NY (212) SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY AUDOBON SOCIETY P.O. box 10973, San Beradino, CA (909) x252 Among the oldest and largest conservation organizations in North America, the mission of the National Audobon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth s biological diversity. THE SIERRA CLUB 85 Second St., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA (415) SIERRA CLUB - SAN GORGONIO CHAPTER 409 Mission Inn Ave.Riverside, CA (951) The Sierra Club s purpose is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places on the Earth, to practice and promote the responsible use of the Earth s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives. IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE 707 Conservation Ln., Gaithersburg, MD IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE - LOCAL CHAPTER 1250 North Harbor Blvd., Fullerton CA (301) This diverse organization dedicated to protecting our nation s soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife, shares one major goal: to protect and use sustainably America s rich resources to ensure a high quality of life for all people, now and in the future. DESERT FISHES COUNCIL Local Contact:Steve Parmenter/CA Dept.Fish&Game 407 W. Line St. Bishop, CA (760) The mission of the Desert Fishes Council (DFC) is to preserve the biological integrity of desert aquatic ecosystems and their associated life forms, to hold symposia to report related research and management endeavors, and to effect rapid dissemination of information concerning activities of the Council and its members. 9 2

4 DESERT TORTOISE COUNCIL - HIGH DESERT BRANCH 4654 East Ave., Ste.257B, Palmdale, CA CA (909) Established in 1976, the Desert Tortoise Council promotes conservation of the desert tortoise in the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. As a private, nonprofit organization, its members participate in issues affecting desert tortoises, such as impact assessment, recovery actions, and land use planning. They also share the latest research and discoveries, teach others how to comply with procedures needed to protect the desert tortoises, as well as recognizes those working in desert tortoise conservation. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME 3883 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA (858) The Mission of the Department of the Department of Fish and Game is to manage California s diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public. DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE th Street NW, Washington, DC, (800) Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. They focus their programs on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. AMERICAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION 1200 L St., NW, Washington, DC (202) The AMA is a citizen s conservation organization working to advance the intelligent management and use of forests, soil, water, wildlife, and all other natural resources. They promote public appreciation of natural resources and the part they play in the social, recreational, and economic life of the U.S. THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY 1615 M Street, NW, Washington DC (800) The Wilderness Society is a non-profit membership organization devoted to preserving wilderness and wildlife, protecting America s prime forests, parks, rivers, deserts and shorelands, and fostering an American land ethic. OBIS (OUTDOOR BIOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES) - 97 activities which take youngsters outdoors to investigate biology and increase their environmental awareness - can be purchased as a whole set or individually - Contact: Discovery Corner - OBIS, Attention: Eureka Publications, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley, CA PROJECT WILD - Supplementary education program emphasizing wildlife available to teachers only. Contact: Project Wild Coordinator, Department of Fish and Game, Conservation Education Branch, 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA or call (916) WILDLIFE PROJECT IDEA BOOK - For individuals or groups 10 years or older, teaches animal habits and life histories. Contains urban and rural projects. Contact your local cooperative Extension Service. PUBLICATIONS... Barn Owl Nest Box Plans and Instructions Bluebird House Plans and Instructions Barrel Wildlife Watering Device Concrete Self-Filling Wildlife Watering Facility Going Wild with Soil and Water Conservation Multiflora Rose for Living Fences and Wildlife Cover Frame for Elevated Quail Shelter Kestrel (Sparrow Hawk) House Plans and Instructions Prefabricated Metal Water Collecting Apron for Wildlife Watering Facility Screens, Hedges and Upland Wildlife Habitat Plantings Temporary Wildlife Watering Facility Wildlife Watering Facility Near Spring Box Wildlife Watering Facility Near Stock Trough THE PUBLICATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE FROM YOUR LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) OR RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCD) OFFICE. CONTACT US, WE RE HERE TO HELP! Many of the other agencies and groups listed in this pamphlet also have wildlife information available. Contact them for their publications lists. Cooperative Extension - University of California has various publications available on wildlife. Contact your local office for more information. They are listed in the Government section of your phone book. 3 8

5 PLACES TO GO... CALIFORNIA NATURE CONSERVANCY WALK-ON PRESERVES THERE ARE THREE WALK-ON PRESERVES IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA. ALL OF THEM ARE OPEN FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET. NO APPOINT- MENTS ARE NECESSARY. COACHELLA VALLEY PRESERVE (Riverside County) A combination of sand dunes, mesas, and six fan palm oases. Thousand Palms Oasis is the heart. Located ten miles east of Palm Springs in the Colorado Desert. DIRECTIONS: From I-10 take Ramon Road exit and drive east to Thousand Palms Canyon Drive, turn left (north), drive two miles to preserve entrance on left. (760) BIG MORONGO CANYON PRESERVE (San Bernardino County) Cottonwood and willow oasis in high desert; perennial springs; mecca for birds. Located north of Palm Springs near the town of Morongo Valley in Little San Bernardino Mountains. DIRECTIONS: Take I-10 take Highway 62 (29 Palms exit) 9 1/2 miles north, turn right at the sign for Covington Park. After 300 yards, turn left at preserve sign. (760) SANTA ROSA PLATEAU (Riverside County) 3100 acres of Englemann oaks, vernal pools, rolling grassland, abundant birds. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego about 40 miles south of Riverside near the town of Murrieta. DIRECTIONS: Take I-15 either north from San Diego or south from Los Angeles area; turn west at the Clinton Keith Road exit near Murrieta and drive five miles to preserve gate on left. (951) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR COLD CREEK CANYON PRESERVE (Los Angeles County) Rocky canyons contain pristine native vegetation, streams, and waterfalls. The Nature Conservancy has preserved this ecologically important area for research and allows limited hiking by reservation. There is a self-guided nature trail, and docents provide environmental education. Located on Stunt Road off Mulholland Highway. (818) NATIONAL AUDOBON SOCIETY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY STARR RANCH AUDUBON SANCTUARY (Orange County) Almost 4000 acres in the Santa Ana Mountains, south of Los Angeles, at the end of State Route 19. An undisturbed area supporting wildlife from gopher snakes to mountain lions, hummingbirds to eagles. Visiting is limited. Please make arrangments in advance. Resident Manager: P.O. Box 435, Trabuco Canyon, CA (949) RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS, WILDLIFE, AND WILDERNESS AREAS HIDDEN VALLEY WILDLIFE AREA 1300 acres of equestrian, hiking and interpretive trails, and wildlife viewing. LOCATION: Arlington, just north of La Sierra Ave., Riverside PHONE: (951) SANTA ANA RIVER PARK WILDERNESS 2633 acres of equestrian, hiking, interpretive trails, and wildlife preserve. LOCATION: 2 miles southeast of Limonite on Riverview Dr., Riverside PHONE: (800) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME RESERVES AND WILDLIFE AREAS THE RESERVES AND WILDLIFE AREAS LISTED BELOW ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BUT TO FOOT TRAFFIC ONLY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE REGION 5 OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME, Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA OR CALL (858) ABALONE COVE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 125 acres (Los Angeles County) BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 530 acres (Orange County) CAMP CADY WILDLIFE AREA 1223 acres (San Bernardino County) CARRIZO CANYON ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 1078 acres (Riverside County) COACHELLA VALLEY ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 179 acres (Riverside County) HEISLER PARK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 30 acres (Orange County) MAGNESIA SPRING ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 124 acres (Riverside County) SAN JACINTO WILDLIFE AREA 2680 acres (Riverside County) SANTA ROSA WILDLIFE AREA 24,500 acres (Riverside County) UPPER NEWPORT BAY ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 752 acres (Orange County) TO FIND OTHER PLACES TO GO IN YOUR AREA: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL: U.S. Forest Service Office County Parks Department City Parks Department Wildlife Clubs and Groups OTHER PLACES TO GO TO LEARN ABOUT WILDLIFE: MUSEUMS LIBRARIES AQUARIUMS ZOOS NATURE CENTERS PARKS WILD ANIMAL PARKS CAMPGROUNDS LOCAL HABITATS 6

6 EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS... AUDOBON ADVENTURES - Club for 4-6th graders put out by the National Audobon Society, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT Cost: $20.00 per classroom of up to 32 students. NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, promotes conservation and wise stewardship of natural resources through educational materials and programs. They have available: Gardening with Wildlife Kit - Cost: $16.50 Ranger Rick Magazine for kids 6-12 years of age - 12 issues $12.00 Your Big Backyard for kids 3-5 years of age - 12 issues $18.00 Naturescope Activity Series for elementary age kids - 5 issues $18.00 Conserve our Wildlife - slide show about the cougar and wildlife management. Includes teacher guide - Cost $8.95 Discover Wildlife in Your Backyard - film strip shows how to meet the needs of wildlife in your backyard. Includes teacher guide - $24.95 Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program - families, schools and civic groups may have property designated as Backyard Wildlife Habitat by providing food, water and cover. Upon certification, participants receive and attractive certificate and a quarterly newsletter. Backyard Wildlife Habitat Kit - guide to attracting wildlife to your backyard, and application for certifying your yard as an Official Backyard Wildlife Habitat. Cost - $1.00 Endangered Species of U.S. - Discuss the plight of endangered species, pertinent laws, and how citizens can help. Single copy free; additional copies 15 cents each; 50 or more copies 12 cents each. List of Threatened and Endangered Plants and Wildlife of the U.S. - Endangered and threatened birds, mammals, etc. listed by class. Single copy free; additional copies 10 cents each; 50 or more copies 8 cents each. Wildlife Notes - compact discussions on animals and related topics; six notes in each set. Sets are free in single copies; additional sets 25 cents each. Write if more price information is needed. Set 1 - Things About Birdwatching, Whales, Cougar, California Condor, American Alligator, American Bald Eagle Set 2 - Polar Bear, Tree Squirrel, White Tail Deer, Whooping Crane, Grizzly Bear, Raccoons Set 3 - Sharks, Lions, Seals, Tigers, Insect World, Wolf Set 4 - Florida Manatee, Bison, American Beaver, Giant Panda, Snakes, Sea Otter Set 5 - Setting the Table for Wildlife, Salamanders, Coyote, Hawks, Owls, Bobcats Set 6 - Woodpeckers, Black-footed Ferret, American Peregrine Falcon, Wild Horses, Leopard, Toads Set 7 - Spiders, Monkeys, Penguins, Crocodiles, Birds of the City, Dolphins/ Porpoises 7 NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION P.O. box 1583, Merrifield VA (800) The world s largest conservation education organization. NWF focuses its efforts on five core issue areas (Endangered Habitat, Water Quality, Land Stewardship, Wetlands, and Sustainable Communities), and pursues a range of educational projects, and activist, advocacy, and litigation initiatives, within these core areas. NWF also helps people protect the wildlife, wild places and resources we all must share. WILDLIFE LEGISLATIVE FUND OF AMERICA 801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, Ohio (614) The WLFA and its companion organization, the Wildlife Conservation Fund of America, are the only organizations singularly dedicated to the protection of hunting, fishing, trapping and the scientific wildlife management programs which support them. Since 1978, the WLFA has united more than 1,300 conservation organizations and 1.5 million sportsmen and women to preserve, promote and protect America s conservation legacy. WORLD WILDLIFE FUND th Street, NW, Washington, DC (202) As the largest privately supported international conservation organization in the world, the WWF is dedicated to protecting the world s wildlife and wildlands. The WWF directs its conservation efforts toward three global goals: protecting endangered spaces, saving endangered species, and addressing global threats. From working to save the giant panda, tiger, and rhino to establish and manage parks and reserves worldwide, WWF has been a conservation leader for more than 36 years. THE NATURE CONSERVANCY CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OFFICE 201 Mission Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA calweb@tnc.org (415) By protecting habitat, The Nature Conservancy preserves plants, animals, and natural communities. The Nature Conservancy operates the largest private system of nature sanctuaries in the world-- more than 1,500 preserves in the United States alone. They work as Nature s real estate agent, filling a unique niche by preserving habitats and species by buying the lands and waters they need to survive. 4