Conservation Elements of the San Joaquin Valley RCIS
The San Joaquin Valley Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) will identify important Conservation Elements to prioritize in regional conservation goals, including Ecosystem, Community, and Species Elements.
Ecosystem Elements
Ecosystem Elements are interactions between physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment, such as habitat connectivity and changes in rivers or riparian areas.
Community Elements
Community Elements are areas that support plants, animals, humans, and natural processes at a local scale, such as within riparian areas and grasslands.
Species Elements
Species Elements are important or sensitive animals and plants occurring in the region that would benefit from actions as a result of implementing the RCIS, such as the California Tiger Salamander and Monarch butterfly.
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Explore this website to learn about the San Joaquin Valley RCIS and track its progress. If you have questions, contact us.
The San Joaquin Valley RCIS is part of a broader conservation effort, led by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Visit the CDFW website to learn more about the RCIS program.