Conservation

Conservation Programs Workshop Notice

Conservation Programs Workshop Notice

This California Rice Commission is hosting a workshop next month to discuss all of the ongoing conservation programs that are available to the rice industry. The primary objective of this workshop is to provide clarity on all of the programs and help reduce confusion due to the large number of current program opportunities that are available. The workshop will feature key speakers for each of the programs as well as question and answer sessions. 

Programs that will be covered include:  

Bid4Birds
California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program
Drought Relief Waterbird Program
Fish Foods Pilot Program
RCPP and more! 

Workshop Details: 

Location: The Hillcrest, 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991
Date: August 11, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

For questions, contact Luke Matthews, Wildlife Programs Manager, at (916) 607-8988 or lmatthews@calrice.org

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