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Advocacy
Advocacy updates and 2022-23 regulations
Read about CWA's opposition to a dog training restrictions bill and a Benicia hunting ban petition, CWA's fight for waterfowl conservation funding, and the new waterfowl regulations for 2022-23.
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Advocacy
F&G Commission Seeks Input From DFW on Benicia Waterfowl Hunting Ban Petition
The California Fish and Game Commission recently considered a proposal by a resident of the City of Benicia to ban waterfowl hunting on navigable waters, including Southampton Bay, and certain shoreline areas adjacent to the City. CWA, along with many concerned hunters and other hunting groups, urged the Commission to reject the Benicia hunt ban petition.
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Klamath
CWA Funds Spring 2022 Water Delivery to Lower Klamath Refuge
In light of ongoing drought and significantly reduced wetland habitat conditions, California Waterfowl has entered into a contract with Klamath Drainage District (KDD), farmers located north of the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, to purchase up to 2,000 acre-feet of agricultural drain water to help maintain water levels in Unit 2 and possibly also flood Unit 3.
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Press release
Magazine
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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Wetland restoration
From dump to wetland
CWA's recently completed restoration project in Woodland brings wetlands closer to school children.
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Advocacy
New fee, new hope
A stamp surcharge provides funding to implement the Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program to help game birds.
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Press release
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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Wetland restoration
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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2021 Waterfowler's Hall of Fame
These are the leaders in biology, conservation, lawmaking and art the California Fish and Game Commission honored in 2021.
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Press release
YETI partners with CWA
California Waterfowl is pleased to announce YETI has renewed its corporate partnership with CWA.
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Hunting News
Veteran Hunt Program
Double trouble and a small-world story
In his latest Dispatch from the Veteran Hunt Program, program coordinator Mike Peeters finds him self seeing double on a rice check.
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Advocacy
Advocacy update: gun tax and bear hunting ban
A huge proposed tax on guns and ammunition in California has failed, but a petition to the Fish and Game Commission seeks to ban bear hunting.
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Veteran Hunt Program
Waterfowl hunt of a lifetime for veterans (VIDEO AND PHOTOS)
“Keep your heads tucked in,” the guides whispered as thousands of specks circled above the decoys, every one of them looking for the faintest hint of danger. Like a flight of aircraft on D-Day looking for the perfect landing zone, the specks finally committed, swarming into the decoy spread.
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Klamath
Infrastructure bill: an opportunity for Lower Klamath
The massive federal infrastructure bill signed into law by the president on Nov. 15 provides a significant opportunity to aid the parched Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge: $162 million to be used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service earmarked for “Klamath Basin restoration activities.”
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Press release
Magazine
Winter issue on its way to members
December 1, 2021—The Fall issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
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Member News
Ellis Stephens, 1920-2021
A CWA Diamond Benefactor, Stephens gave the organization an entire island in the California Delta, enjoyed now by many who could never afford an island of their own.
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Press release
Banded Holdings and SportDOG® Brand renew their corporate partnership
Banded Holdings and SportDOG® Brand renew their commitment to CWA and its mission.
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Klamath
Flyway Council presses Interior on water for Lower Klamath
The fight to save the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge gained another voice last month when the Pacific Flyway Council sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior asking her to prioritize getting water to the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
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Advocacy
2021's conservation wins at the Capitol
CWA continues to fight for waterfowl, wetlands and hunting.
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Klamath
Big water victory for Lower Klamath
CWA's recent huge water victory for the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge could not have happened without the efforts of many people.
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Advocacy
Klamath
Our first big milestone… But still many miles to go
CWA successfully acquired a permanent water right for Lower Klamath, but there's still much work to be done in the fight for water.
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Canine Corner: Keeping up the standard
Chris Akin of SportDOG® Brand talks about why it's important to enforce - and reinforce - obedience with your dog throughout the year (from Winter 2021 issue of California Waterfowl Magazine).
