CWA FORMS THE CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL LEGISLATIVE ACTION FUND
The political climate in California for hunting, guns, water supply and land management issues is dire.
That's why the California Water Association formed the California Waterfowl Legislative Action Fund. With your help, the CWLAF will protect waterfowl interests and sportsmen from this ever-worsening erosion of our rights.

Our Goals:

- Better educate officials, particularly state and federal legislators, about water conservation, wetlands and hunting heritage issues.

- Improve access and influence for waterfowl interests and sportsmen at the State Capitol and Washington D.C.
California is becoming more urban, and a greater number of state and federal officeholders are elected who do not understand the important role hunters play in wildlife conservation.

Meanwhile, animal rights and anti-gun organizations are increasing their influence at the state and federal levels.
On top of all that, competing demands for water continue to increase, while waterfowl habitat is threatened by urban growth.

The California Waterfowl Legislative Action Fund was formed to fight these trends through political advocacy, education and public outreach efforts.

It is critical that we be as effective as possible in informing legislators and the general public about sportsmen's important contributions to society.  By supporting us, you will make those necessary education and outreach efforts to decision-makers more successful.

You will also help us fight back against anti-hunting and anti-gun extremists threatening to take our outdoor heritage and rights away.
So donate today! Visit  www.calwaterfowlactionfund.org.
DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER HUNTS IN THE HUNT PROGRAM - NOV. 19
NOW is the time to sign up for December hunts in the CWA Hunt Program! Not only do we have a TON of great hunts offered, for a limited time, if you use promo code CWA25% while applying, we'll take 25% off your hunt application!

We've got hunts ALL OVER the state! Check out:
  • Goose Lake (Just over two hours away from L.A.! Hunt ducks, pheasants and dove on the same day!)
  • Quimby Island (Boat-in to the heart of the California Delta)
  • Family Club (In the Suisun Marsh near the mothball fleet)
  • Mound Farms (Just south of Yolo WA)
And many more! Check out all of our hunt opportunities, including mobility impaired and veteran hunts, at  http://www.calwaterfowl.org/hunt-program-desc
CWA, PARTNERS KEEP UP FIGHT TO PROTECT HUMBOLDT BAY BRANT
CWA recently submitted an updated opposition letter against a proposed expansion of commercial oyster farming operations in North Humboldt Bay that threaten black brant populations, eelgrass and waterfowl hunting opportunities. 
 
While the proposed project has been modified to include mitigation measures intended to lessen impacts on brant and hunting, CWA believes that the changes still do not go far enough. The overall footprint of the proposed project (about 600 acres) remains virtually unchanged, affecting a significant portion of North Humboldt Bay. 
 
Humboldt Bay's eelgrass beds host over 80,000 brant, or 60 percent of the total brant goose population in the Pacific Flyway. Brant are highly dependent on eelgrass, and rely on the food resources of Humboldt Bay before making their long journey to breeding grounds in the Artic. This specialization on eelgrass makes black brant particularly vulnerable to forced changes in their environment, and aquaculture has a significant potential for degrading wintering and staging habitats. 
 
Along with Morro Bay, Humboldt Bay is arguably the most important hunting area for black brant in California. The proposed project not only threatens to drive brant and other waterfowl away from Humboldt Bay due to resulting loss of eelgrass habitat and increased disturbance, but will reduce scull boat and other hunting opportunities. 
 
Coast Seafoods, the project proponent, already farms 300 acres in the Bay, which is twice as large as the farming footprint in Tomales Bay. The proposed project would convert an additional 20% of Humboldt Bay's eelgrass to oyster farming.
 
CWA is partnering with a number of other groups,  including the National Audubon Society, the Black Brant Group and local hunters, to raise awareness with decision-makers about the harmful impacts of the proposed project.  In addition to Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District approval, the proposed project requires approval of the California Coastal Commission and a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT AMAZON.COM AND HELP CWA AT THE SAME TIME
You can do some holiday shopping at  Amazon.com and help CWA at the same time! Select "California Waterfowl Association" as your charity of choice and  Amazon.com donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Support CWA by starting your shopping at  smile.amazon.com.
NEW 2017 JDS CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE
Support K-12 grade wetland and waterfowl science education in the classroom and in the field. Donate and get a 2017 Junior Duck Stamp calendar today! The calendar features 100 pieces of winning art from K-12 California artists.

Only $10!

Funds go directly to education programming for schools. Calendar donations create educational materials and supplies and assist in running school programs.
 
Order one today. Makes a great gift!
https://www.calwaterfowl.org/DuckStampCalendar 
November 12
General Pheasant Season Opened
EVENT CALENDAR
November 17
Petaluma Dinner
November 18
Ukiah Dinner
November 18
Woodland Banquet
November 19
Crescent CWA Dinner
December 1
Pocket-Greenhaven Banquet
December 3
Colusa Mallard Legacy Dinner
December 5
Monday Night Football at the Yard
December 9
Galt-Lodi "Rib Feed"

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California Waterfowl  is an award-winning 501(C)(3) nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state's waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage.  In the last 20+ years, we've completed more than 1,400 individual projects to protect, restore, and enhance more than 490,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals.  Our Wood Duck Program has hatched more than 740,000 ducklings, while our Banding Programs have marked nearly 257,000 birds.  Our Youth and Education Programs have reached more than 320,000 children, young adults, and families to help to create a better understanding of biology, conservation, and outdoor heritage.  All efforts are supported largely by donations and the work of nearly 1,500 dedicated and tireless volunteers.

 

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