Rice Footprint Secures Broad Partner Support

We want to thank the following partner organizations for their support of the rice footprint report written by UC Davis earlier this year. As the report clearly states, working ricelands provide critical habitat in a state that has lost more than 90% of its once-abundant wetlands. Rice, especially rice flooded in the winter, is essential to more than 200 species and is the backbone of the Pacific Flyway. 

Rice Levee, Road Edge, and Ag Corridor Program – Reminder

California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is currently soliciting applications for the Rice Levee, Road Edge, and Ag Corridor Program. This program is funded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, through the Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program, which pays private landowners 80 cents per linear foot for the management of their internal rice levees or road edges for upland nesting bird species (Mallard, Gadwall and Pheasant).

Winter Flooding Program – Deadline Extended

The following winter flooding program is available to rice producers this winter. Please read below for a brief description of the program and visit the link to the website to learn more.

Application Deadline extended for an additional 3 days. The New Deadline is September 11, 2025, at Noon.