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Collecting carbon to fund restoration
CWA, River Partners pilot program could open thousands of acres for hunting across the state. by JAKE MESSERLI, CWA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Wetlands and riparian areas are known for the wildlife habitat they provide as well as controlling damaging floods, and recharging and filtering our groundwater. What many don’t know is that wetlands, when properly […]
Advocacy: What to expect from Sacramento and D.C. in 2021
Here’s how we’re fighting for wetlands, waterfowl and hunting. Presented by Federal Premium Ammunition. by MARK HENNELLY, Vice President for Legislative Affairs and Public Policy (Originally published in the Spring 2021 issue of California Waterfowl) For the first time since 2011, both the U.S. Congress and White House will be controlled by the Democratic Party. […]
Lower Klamath backgrounder: biological opinions and their role in keeping LKNWR dry
One of the federal policy actions driving the lack of water for the Lower Klamath NWR is the development of biological opinions that allocate water in the Klamath Basin under the Endangered Species Act. The ESA requires government agencies to consult with other agencies that must protect listed species about the effects of certain government […]
Lower Klamath: 2021 water prognosis not good
All indications are that the Lower Klamath NWR will not receive any water deliveries at all during 2021. This sets the stage for a poor waterfowl breeding season in what should be the state’s most productive breeding area, precious little habitat for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds this spring and fall, and – if summer temperatures […]
Lower Klamath: Solution hinges on new administration
(Originally published in the Spring 2021 edition of California Waterfowl Magazine.) by JEFFREY A. VOLBERG, DIRECTOR OF WATER LAW AND POLICY You are probably well aware that finding a reliable, long-term water supply for the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge has been California Waterfowl’s No. 1 policy priority for the past several years. We’ve been […]
Veteran Hunt Dispatch: Geese at Critter’s Place
by MIKE PEETERS, VETERAN HUNT PROGRAM COORDINATOR The flock of geese came in like aircrafts on a bombing run. As they made their first run — wing flaps down and feet extended — there was no doubt they had their eyes on a target right in front of the hunters. From the middle of […]
A key precursor to getting more water for Lower Klamath
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting comments on its draft environmental assessment of water supply options for Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. The document, which evaluates alternatives for the Service to acquire and transfer water rights from willing sellers to Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, is an important precursor to actually acquiring water […]
CWA works to keep cigarette tax ‘waterfowl’ funds state wildlife areas
After several meetings between California Waterfowl and the California Department of Finance, changes have been made to the governor’s proposed 2021-22 state budget that would keep $819,000 of cigarette tax monies earmarked for “waterfowl” conservation purposes available for operating and maintening of Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) lands, including its State Wildlife Areas. These […]
CWA to fight proposed bear-hunting ban
UPDATE: The Sacramento Bee reported on Monday that the author of the bill is no longer pursuing this legislation. (Click here to read the story; subscription required.) A state lawmaker introduced a bill this week that would ban bear hunting in California – a misguided effort to deprive more than 30,000 licensed California hunters of […]
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