Conservation Stories
Rice Levee Program – Enrollment Open
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.
READ MOREDeadline Approaching for Winter Conservation Programs
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.
READ MOREReminder – Winter Conservation Programs and Deadlines
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.
READ MOREWinter Conservation Programs and Deadlines
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.
READ MOREDeadline Approaching for Climate Smart Commodities Program
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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