Environmental Features
New Report-
Raptors and Rice in the Sacramento Valley
The Central Valley of California is one of the most important regions in North America for wintering raptors. Learn the valuable role California ricelands play for 14 raptor species.
Wildlife known to use California Ricelands
No crop does more to help the environment than California rice. Our fields provide an estimated $1 billion in habitat to 230 wildlife species, including seven million ducks and geese along the Pacific Flyway...
California Ricelands and Waterbird Habitat
California’s ricelands span more than 500,000 acres in the Sacramento Valley. They not only provide important livelihood for farmers and food for people, but they also provide significant habitat for a variety of waterbirds. This is because rice and waterbirds have something in common- they both need a watery home or habitat to grow and survive.
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Overview of Ricelands and Waterbird Habitat - Part II:
Overview of Waterbird Ecology and Conservation Goals/Needs - Part III:
Sacramento Valley Species Snapshot - Part IV:
Riceland Shorebirds - Part V:
Riceland Wading Birds - Part VI:
Riceland Marsh Birds - Part VII:
Riceland Waterfowl - Part VIII:
Cooperative Partnerships to Enhance Ricelands Habitats - Part IX:
Riceland Waterbirds Future Vision - Part X:
Technical References