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California Waterfowl announces corporate partnership with Kershaw Knives
CWA welcomes its latest corporate partner, Kershaw Knives.
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Promotion Announcement: Chadd Santerre, Director of Wetland Programs - NAWCA Coordinator
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Chadd Santerre to the position of director of wetland programs - NAWCA coordinator at California Waterfowl. Chadd has been an integral part of our organization for over 25 years and is renowned as the nation's leading NAWCA grant recipient.
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Purina Extends its Sponsorship of California Waterfowl Association
Purina Extends its Sponsorship of California Waterfowl Association
Roseville, CA - California Waterfowl Association is pleased to announce Purina has extended its support of the conservation and educational initiatives of the organization with its 2024/2025 Sponsorship.
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Advocacy Updates
Updates on firearm related bills AB 3067 and SB 1160. The CWA advocacy team worked with other partners to gut both harmful bills of responsible gun owners.
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Special announcement: #HearTheHunt for conservation CWA + Tetra
Having conservation at the heart of our mission, we're thrilled to share news of our partnership with Tetra Hearing!
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Exciting News: Promotion Announcement for Jeff Smith at California Waterfowl!
We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotion of Jeff Smith to the position of Director of Hunting and Education Programs at California Waterfowl. Jeff has been an integral part of our organization for an impressive 16 years, demonstrating unwavering dedication and passion for educating the public on the vital role of hunting in conservation efforts.
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Spring issue on its way to members
March 1, 2024 — The Spring issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
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Jake Messerli named CEO of California Waterfowl Association
With a passion for conservation and expertise in fundraising, strategic partnerships, and operational leadership, Messerli brings the right skillset to grow the organization. California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jake Messerli as the organization's new chief executive officer. Messerli will be succeeding John Carlson Jr., who is retiring in August after nearly 14 years of dedicated service to the organization.
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Winter issue on its way to members
December 1, 2023 — The Winter issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
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CWA's all new "Save it for the Blind" Podcast announced!
California Waterfowl proudly presents the Save it for the Blind podcast!
Dive into the world of duck hunting, conservation, and legislation. With excellent guests and all things waterfowl being discussed. Come see or listen to CWA personnel and others discuss the duck blind and more.
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Klamath
An excellent nationally published article on the Klamath Basin
"A PLEA FOR WATER & HABITAT IN THE KLAMATH BASIN" Written by Shawn Swearingen and Jordan Rash - Helping to point a nationally based focus on the travesty at the Klamath Basin and its importance to the Pacific Flyway and beyond. Please read this story published through Mossyoak.com and shared through our news site for the entire article.
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Fall issue on its way to members
September 1, 2023 — The Fall issue of California Waterfowl will soon be landing in members’ mailboxes.
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Cal Waterfowl Proudly Presents Purina as Premier Alliance Partner
California Waterfowl is pleased to welcome Purina and its Purina Pro Plan brand as CWA’s latest Alliance Partner.
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2023 CWA Board of Director's Proxy Vote
The Board of Director's Proxy Vote is officially open for three openings. We have a group of highly capable and qualified candidates that have been nominated to join the Board of Directors at California Waterfowl.
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San Jacinto & Imperial Wildlife Area public hunters! Join CDFW to listen in and participate.
If you are a public lands hunter in either the San Jacinto or Imperial Wildlife area this is your time to participate in a call with the CA Department of Fish & Wildlife. Please use the prompts to participate.
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Summer issue on its way to members
The Summer issue of California Waterfowl will soon be landing in members’ mailboxes. This issue is jampacked with excellent articles and informative stories!
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$1.8 million grant awarded for cooperative Palo Verde project in SoCal
The proposed project will significantly upgrade and restore a total of 500 acres of seasonal wetlands, managed uplands and riparian habitats on the Palo Verde Ecological Reserve, which is adjacent to the Colorado River.
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F&G Commission Considers Several Issues of Interest to Waterfowl Hunters
CWA staff was in attendance at the latest meeting, representing waterfowlers all across the state.
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CWA Teams with PG&E and Rice Growers to Protect Species in Central Valley
A recent multi-partner project aims to help both wildlife and rice growers in the Sacramento Valley.
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Winter issue on its way to members
December 1, 2022—The Winter issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
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Wetland habitat and public access improved at Butte Valley WA
Almost $1 million was recently spent at Butte Valley Wildlife Area enhancing 1,609 acres of managed seasonal wetlands and uplands. The Wildlife Conservation Board, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, NAWCA and CA Duck Stamp funds contributed to the project.
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AB 160 Signed by governor, clears way for organizations to market shooting sports to youth again
We are happy to report that AB 160 was just signed into law by the governor. This state legislation exempts the communication and marketing of youth hunting, hunter education, sport shooting activities and competitions from restrictions put in place under AB 2571.
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Fall issue on its way to members
September 1, 2022—The Fall issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
