HABITAT MANAGEMENT
GUIDES
Managing habitat for waterfowl involves the proper
arrangement and sufficient supply of water, food, cover, and space
throughout the life cycle. Several guides are available to help
you.
Regional Topics
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Principles of Wetland Management for California
This comprehensive 12 page guide will help you learn how to
emulate natural hydrology and recreate a dynamic, productive wetland.
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Suisun Marsh Management Guide
The brackish tidal environments of the Suisun Marsh often require
specific management in order to provide high quality habitat for
waterfowl. This extensive 109 page report details helpful management
practices specific to the area.
Technical Topics
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Flow Rate Conversion Chart
Use this chart to calculate pumping efficiency, water flow rates,
and flooding duration.
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Moist Soil Water Management
Water level manipulations are one of the most effective tools in
wetland management. Learn what you can do to create welcoming
habitat for waterfowl in this informative article.
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Prescribed Burning
Learn how to implement prescribed burning as a tool for habitat
management. Information on permits necessary in individual counties
is also included in this helpful guide.
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A Technical Guide to Best Management Practices for Mosquito Control
in Managed Wetlands
Learn effective and practical management strategies for reducing
mosquito populations. In most cases, these strategies are also beneficial
to the general management of wetlands and the wildlife they support.
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Water Level Control in Developed Wetlands
If biological considerations are not incorporated into wetland designs,
the capability of managing them for water birds is reduced and costs
are often greater. Learn how to avoid unnecessary problems by controlling
water levels.
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Water Discharge Calculator
This calculator will help you determine the size of culvert pipe
needed to adequately flood your wetland.
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Wetland Management Schedules
Keeping detailed records will aid in developing habitat management
plans and annual flooding regimes.
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