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Pair of grants approved for Wetland Work

Last week’s meeting of the California Wildlife Conservation Board brought more good news for ducks and duck hunters.
 
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Changes at Suisun Marsh, Tulare Basin

An update on wetland work in the Suisun Marsh and Tulare Basin (from Summer 2021 issue of California Waterfowl Magazine).
 
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CWA receives nearly $2M in habitat improvement grants

A federal commission approved nearly $2 million in grants to fund California Waterfowl projects in the Imperial Valley and Central Coast.
 
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Collecting carbon to fund restoration

Wetlands sequester carbon, and that means wetland restoration can be part of the nation's greenhouse gas solution. A three-year CWA wetland restoration project with River Partners could become a model for future efforts.
 
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REPORT: CA's waterfowl breeding habitat needs attention

A new plan calls for nearly doubling brood-supporting wetland acreage in the Central Valley, and for substantially increasing nesting habitat in the Sacramento Valley.
 
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CWA works to keep cigarette tax 'waterfowl' funds state wildlife areas

After several meetings between California Waterfowl and the California Department of Finance, change...
 
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Goose Lake to flood, open to hunting thanks to TNC partnership

October 23, 2020—California Waterfowl’s southernmost wetland property – Goose Lake – was expected to remain dry this...
 
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WATER: Drought imperils waterfowl at refuge

by JEFFREY A. VOLBERG, DIRECTOR OF WATER LAW AND POLICY (Originally published in the Fall 2020 issu...
 
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Advocacy: Sponsor Drops Camp Regulation Bill

Here’s how we’re fighting for wetlands, waterfowl and hunting. Presented by Federal Premium Ammunit...
 
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Presley Program rewards landowners for brood water

BY BRIAN OLSON (Originally published in the Summer 2020 issue of California Waterfowl) It’s no secr...
 
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ADVOCACY: New regulations, anti-hunting bills

2020-21 waterfowl regulations set Legislature to hear anti-hunting bills Members asked to give fee...
 
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WATER: Lower Klamath Refuge left high and dry

BY JEFFREY A. VOLBERG, DIRECTOR OF WATER LAW AND POLICY (Originally published in the Summer 2020 is...
 
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Press release: $1M grant a boon to Grassland ducks

June 3, 2020—California Waterfowl was awarded $1M in federal funding through the North American Wetlands Conserva...
 
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Critical waterfowl, wetland funding approved

by MARK HENNELLY, VICE PRESIDENT FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY Over the last several ye...
 
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Federal grants announced for Sac Valley, Klamath area wetlands

The good news kept coming this week as the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission announced on Monda...
 
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Funding for duck clubs: After 15 years, the Presley Program is back!

(Originally published in Summer 2019 issue of California Waterfowl Magazine) by BRIAN OLSON, CA DFW...
 
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Pair of grants approved for Wildlife Area work

Wednesday’s meeting of the California Wildlife Conservation Board brought more good news for ducks...
 
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Large grant approved for CWA work at Imperial Wildlife Area

California Waterfowl’s efforts to provide water-wise enhancements for wetlands in Southern Californ...
 
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Habitat conditions look great at CWA-restored McArthur Swamp Project in NECA

Ash Field, Hollenbeak Field, Rat Farm Pond currently supporting nesting activity This just in! Recen...
 
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CWA wins grant for Woodland Regional Park project

The Wildlife Conservation Board has awarded California Waterfowl $511,000 as part of a cooperative p...
 
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Hey, Southern California: CWA is coming to YOU!

If you love waterfowl, wetlands and hunting and live in Southern California, you won't want to miss...
 
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Press release: $1.5M grant a boon to Sac Valley ducks

(Sacramento, California) February 23, 2018 — The Gray Lodge Wildlife Area provides critical habitat...
 
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Press release: $1M grant for Sac Valley habitat

(Sacramento, California) September 11, 2017 — California Waterfowl will restore 936 acres and enhanc...