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Long-horned caddisflies found in the watershed
September 25, 2026
(Leptoceridae) were observed September 12 in the watershed. Caddisfly larvae are pollution-sensitive aquatic insects that require cool, well-oxygenated water, making their presence significant evidence that water quality still supports sensitive taxa despite current low-flow stress.
San Jacinto River runs dry near Sun City and Elsinore
September 25, 2026
Discharge at USGS monitoring stations on the San Jacinto River near Sun City and near Elsinore both read 0 ft³/s on September 25, 2026. Zero streamflow reduces habitat, increases temperature, and concentrates contaminants, creating conditions unsuitable for most aquatic life and threatening species that depend on consistent baseflow.
Western toads seen near Perris breeding grounds
September 25, 2026
Three s (Anaxyrus boreas) were recorded between 2026-09-10 and 2026-08-28, with the most recent on 2026-09-10 in Perris. The species is proposed for threatened listing and breeds between March and July, so recent late-summer sightings indicate active movement near breeding habitat.
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