Jan 14, 2015
SACRAMENTO, CA - In a separate conservation proposal, the California Rice Commission (CRC) received an RCPP grant of $7 million. This program will support many of the same practices offered by the highly successful Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program and efforts to develop a viable nesting cover crop system for idled ricelands.
"Having these additional resources should provide a big boost to our industry's longstanding wildlife conservation efforts," said Paul Buttner, Manager of Environmental Affairs for the CRC. "California ricelands provide habitat to nearly 230 wildlife species - millions of birds that fly along the Pacific Flyway, and the value of winter waterfowl habitat in California Rice is estimated at $2 billion."
Contact: Deborah Willenborg (703) 236-1444