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.
California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program (CWRHIP)
- Visit https://calricewaterbirds.org/cwrhip for details
- The application period is open until September 8, 2025
- Payment rates are variable based on location: $15/acre on the East side of the Valley and $30/acre on the West side of the Valley
- Fields must have been planted with rice in 2025
- Flood and Maintenance for 70 continuous days, sometime between October and March
- Flooding Depth: 1-12 inches throughout the contract period
If you have any questions about the program, please visit the website above or contact Kristin Sesser, Wildlife Programs Manager with the California Rice Commission at (916) 607-8988 or ksesser@calrice.org.
