WATERFOWL & WETLANDS

The Work We Do

Habitat in Partnership
CWA works closely with government agencies and private landowners to improve habitats and manage for healthy waterfowl populations in California.

Evaluating Success
Our biologists conduct annual waterfowl evaluations to determine the factors that limit waterfowl production and survival. Activities such as banding, nest searching, breeding pair and brood surveys, and other data collection methods help monitor and assess waterfowl populations, habitat conditions, and harvest rates.

The Focus
Wetland restoration and enhancement projects focus on breeding and migratory waterfowl habitat and increased public hunting opportunity. Our efforts are driven by the goals and objectives identified in four species-specific programs:

* Mallard Legacy Program
* Pintail Program
* California Wood Duck Program
* Goose Program

Consulting Services
CWA specializes in developing innovative and cooperative partnerships to maximize project funding for wetland, riparian, and grassland habitat design, restoration, enhancement, protection, and management. Since 1992, CWA and partnering agencies have completed over 500 projects affecting more than 300,000 acres statewide. To learn more about CWA’s habitat services, click here >>

See Our Projects
CWA works across the state to improve habitats and evaluate waterfowl populations. Learn more about activities in your area by visiting our statewide project map. Click here>>

2007 Construction Season Summary
Another year has come to an end for the Wetland Department staff at CWA. To read more click here>>

• Dontate Department Equipment and Supplies Needs