Are you interested in finding out more about the variety of conservation programs that are currently available for rice producers? The California Rice Commission is hosting a workshop tomorrow, Tuesday August 13, to discuss all the programs including: Bid4Birds, BirdReturns, California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program, Fish Food Program, Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program and more!
Workshop speakers will provide an overview of each program and there will be many opportunities for questions. Refreshments will be provided and no RSVP is required.
Workshop Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 13
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Hillcrest Catering
Address: 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991
Winter flooding programs available:
- BirdReturns-Sandhill Crane Habitat Program: https://birdreturns.org/program/sandhillcranes/. Includes Flooded and Non-flooded fields for a minimum of 8 weeks between Oct 1 and Mar 15. Applications open until August 20. Note: hunting is not permitted during enrollment period. Payment rate is $95/acre.
- Fish Food Program: https://calricewaterbirds.org/fish-food/. Pulsed flooding Oct to April. Applications open Aug 13 to Sep 4. Payment rates vary (bids).
- California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program: https://calricewaterbirds.org/cwrhip/. As of today, there is some funding available ($250,000), with details still being worked out. Website will be updated as details emerge.
For questions, contact Kristin Sesser, Wildlife Programs Manager, at (916) 607-8988 or ksesser@calrice.org.
