California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is currently soliciting applications for the Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program. This program is funded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, through the Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program, which allows private landowners to submit bids for the management of their internal rice levees or road edges for upland nesting bird species (Mallard, Gadwall and Pheasant). To participate in this program, rice levees and roads must be reconstructed or mowed before January 1st or left from previous growing season. Enrolled areas must be left undisturbed until July 15th.
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The application period for the following winter flooding programs is ending soon on September 13, 2024. An updated summary of all Conservation Programs in Rice can be found here.
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If you are interested in understanding some of the options for winter conservation programs this year, please read on! An updated summary of all Conservation Programs in Rice can be found here.
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If you are interested in understanding some of the options for winter conservation programs this year, please read on! An updated summary of all Conservation Programs in Rice can be found here.
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Through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, the USA Rice – Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership will be able to offer over $9 million in financial assistance to California rice producers. This opportunity will offer rice producers a suite of more than 30 practices to choose from to fit the needs and capabilities of their operation.
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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!
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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 this month to provide clarity on all the programs including: Bid4Birds, Bird Returns, California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program, Fish Food Program, Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program and more!
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Are you considering applying for the Climate Smart Commodities Program but have some questions?
Reach out via phone or email to Regina Stafford of Ducks Unlimited who is the primary program contact here in California: rstafford@ducks.org, (916) 279-2867. She would love to hear from you!
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Through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, the USA Rice – Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership will be able to offer over $9 million in financial assistance to California rice producers. This opportunity will offer rice producers a suite of more than 30 practices to choose from to fit the needs and capabilities of their operation.
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The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation, in collaboration with our partners at BirdReturns and California Department of Fish & Wildlife, is currently soliciting applications for the Bid4Birds habitat program this late summer and fall. Applications are submitted through the Bid4Birds website and the application period closes on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at noon.
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