California Waterfowl Association

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HABITAT PROJECTS

California Waterfowl's first habitat project in southern California took place at San Jacinto Wildlife Area in Riverside County in 2007. In 2008, we hired a full-time biologist and stationed him in Murrieta to continue our efforts. Since then, we have received over $2.5-million in state and federal funds for habitat work in the Mystic Lake and Salton Sea Areas.

Although wetlands are not as prevalent in these areas as they used to be, California Waterfowl will continue to improve and restore and increase waterfowl populations throughout the region.

To request our services, or if you would like more information about habitat projects in southern California contact Greg Heydeman, Southern California Regional Biologist

Current Projects:

Imperial Valley WA - Wister Unit:
California Waterfowl was the recent recipient of a $438,000 Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) grant to enhance 225 acres of wetlands in the Wister Unit of the Imperial Valley Wildlife Area. The grant will also enable a water delivery pipeline that will benefit an additional 315 acres.	(Click for full size map)

Private Land Projects:
California Waterfowl completed enhancement projects on 4 private duck clubs near the Salton Sea. During 2009 over 370 acres of private land wetlands were enhanced in the Imperial Valley.	(Click for full size map)

Completed Projects
• Southern California Completed Habitat Projects Map

REGIONAL STAFF

Greg Heydeman

Greg joined the team in 2007 and quickly earned himself a place as our new Southern California representative.

Meet all the Waterfowl and Wetlands staff.