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Open Enrollment for Nesting Habitat on Private Lands

California Waterfowl Association is currently soliciting landowner applications for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program. The program is designed to enhance waterfowl nesting habitat this spring and summer.
 
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RCPP Final Application Reminder

RCPP Final Application Reminder The application deadline for practices through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is fast approaching. To be eligible for participating in any practices this spring or fall, producers must sign up by May 1, 2023.
 
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End of Season Survey Results

2023 CWA End-of-Season Survey. California Waterfowl uses the results to understand the needs, interests and preferences of waterfowl hunters in California. Opinions help guide our position on regulations and other public policy issues!
 
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Freemont student wins California Digital Junior Duck Stamp Constest

An acrylic painting of an American Wigeon is California’s entry in the 2023 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program art contest. Michelle Lin, age 16, of Fremont, California, won Best of Show with her work titled, "Glimpse of Temperance”. Kwon’s sponsor is Irvington High School instructor Kimberly Parker.
 
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Imperial Work Update

Work started this week with scrapers moving lots of dirt at the Imperial Wildlife Area’s Wister Unit’s W11A&C
 
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Advocacy: 2023-24 waterfowl regulations, proposed regulation changes, reintroduced taxes and more

Here’s how we’ve been fighting for wetlands, waterfowl and hunting.
 
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Spring issue on its way to members

March 1, 2023—The Winter issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
 
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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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2022 Waterfowler's Hall of Fame

These are the leaders in biology, conservation, lawmaking and art the California Fish and Game Commission honored in 2022.
 
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Our unwavering Commitment to Lower Klamath

Our Continued Commitment to Obtain a Permanent Water Supply for the Lower Klamath I want to take this opportunity to give you an update on our ongoing effort to secure a permanent, reliable supply of water for the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge.
 
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CWA and SCI team up for a special veteran's pheasant hunt

Fifteen active duty and honorable discharged men and women took part in the FREE event at Lone Pine Pheasant Club.
 
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Honoring and remembering our heroes

A very special Vietnam Veteran Hunt Dispatch from Mike Peeters.
 
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Veterans end the year on a high note (VIDEO AND PHOTOS)

Christmas came early for a lucky group of veterans in the form of some very successful veteran hunts in our Hunt Program.
 
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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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Advocacy: Pintail limit discussions, gun control bills, e-license consideration and more

Read about CWA's recent efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Topics include firearm-related bill outcomes, support for e-licenses, pintail limit discussions and more.
 
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Winter 2022 Gear Guide

Still need to do your Christmas shopping? We've got plenty of gift ideas for the waterfowler in your life.
 
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An early snowfall! Veteran hunts at Moon Lake opener

Epic hunts at Moon Lake for the 2022 opener. The best part? All veterans participating. Don't miss volunteer Mike Kellogg's latest dispatch.
 
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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.