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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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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.
 
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Benelli renews corporate partnership with CWA

Benelli renews their commitment to CWA and its mission.
 
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CWA welcomes new director of marketing and communications

CWA is pleased to announce our new director of marketing and communications, Brad Isbell.
 
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Summer issue on its way to members

May 26, 2022—The Summer issue of California Waterfowl will soon be landing in members’ mailboxes.
 
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YETI partners with CWA

California Waterfowl is pleased to announce YETI has renewed its corporate partnership with CWA.
 
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William ‘Bill’ James Quinn, 1941-2021

A longtime CWA board member, Quinn changed the landscape for waterfowl and wetlands in California, both literally and politically.
 
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Spring issue on its way to members

March 1, 2022—The Spring issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
 
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Banded Holdings and SportDOG® Brand renew their corporate partnership

Banded Holdings and SportDOG® Brand renew their commitment to CWA and its mission.