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Nesting habitat bill goes to the governor!
-Action Alert!-
California Waterfowl's bill to increase funding for nesting habitat for mallards and pheasants in California - AB 614 - passed the Legislature today and has been sent to the governor's desk!

As originally proposed, the bill, authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, would have added $5 each to the state's waterfowl and upland bird validations. But the Assembly amended it in May to make the fee $10 per validation. While the extra $5 is more than we proposed, it would significantly increase the number of acres of upland cover enrolled over time. (Read more about that here.)

In a 2019 survey, 74% of CWA members and supporters said they would support an additional fee to boost breeding habitat.

The incentive program can pay farmers and other landowners, including private duck clubs, to fallow, grow cover crops like vetch or enhance existing nesting habitat. It could potentially support CWA's innovative Delayed Wheat Harvest Incentive Program.

We will be putting out an action alert soon to help our supporters contact the governor urging him to sign this bill. If you're not already receiving our alerts, please click here to sign up for them TODAY.
LAST CHANCE FOR DUCK STAMPS
It’s time to get your 2021-22 Federal Duck Stamps! Don't delay, order today to ensure you receive your stamps before the upcoming season. Order online by clicking here and we’ll conveniently mail them to you!
 
Make sure you include a $60 donation and we'll send you a 51-piece gunsmithing kit FREE! These are in stock and ready to ship.

Log in to your new user account before you buy your duck stamp to ensure a smooth transaction and a timely delivery. Click on “My Account” and enter the following to login:

User ID: YOUR EMAIL
Password: DONOR ID (this can be found on your membership card or magazine mailing label.)

Orders will be shipped to the address on your profile, so make sure we have it right. If you need help, give Liz or Sharon a call at 916-648-1406.
Lower Klamath water purchase approved
-Action Alert!-
Oregon last week approved California Waterfowl's request to purchase water rights for the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge from a willing seller in the Wood River Valley.

We are now working on arrangements to transfer every drop of water we can get for the parched refuge. Click here to read about the approval, and here to see what conditions were like at the refuge in early August.

Our donors have generously contributed $750,000 toward this purchase, but we need the federal government to pay for the bulk of the purchase for this federal refuge. Help us secure that funding by participating in our action alert asking for the secretary of interior's support.
APPLY NOW FOR OPENING DAY HUNTS IN THE HUNT PROGRAM
October is right around the corner. Don't forget the Sept. 18 application deadline for all October hunts including opening day hunts and a turkey hunt at Bird Haven Ranch!


Participants in the Hunt Program's dove hunts this week had a blast hunting with CICC Outdoor Adventures, Willow Bend and Orchard Creek Conservation Bank. Hunters also found success at our properties, with Butte Creek Island Ranch limiting by 7:30 a.m. and Quimby Island by 7:15 a.m.!
The latest at the state Capitol
State lawmakers are in the final days of their 2021 session. A CWA-sponsored bill to create a combination hunting and fishing license is dead for the year. A bill to prohibit sales of firearms or ammunition on state property has been amended to apply only to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa.

The Legislature adjourns Sept. 10, and the governor has until Oct. 10 to sign or veto all passed bills. Check for updates on the fate of bills we're supporting or opposing on our legislation page.
CWA receives national recognition
CWA has joined a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work.

CWA provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation prior to achieving this distinction. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded accreditation, signifying its confidence that CWA’s lands will be protected forever.
FALL ISSUE OF CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL IS IN THE MAIL
The Fall issue of California Waterfowl is heading to members’ mailboxes. Included in this issue:

  • Fall Flight Forecast - a look at how drought could affect your season

  • Gear Guide - a compendium of gear that's new and useful to hunters

  • Seasons and shoot times pullout and pocket guide (you can also buy the poster online)

  • By the Numbers: Nearly 1,300 CWA-banded birds were shot by hunters during the 2020-21 season. You won't want to miss the stories of how long they lived and how far they flew!
WHAT IS A TRUST AND WHO SHOULD USE ONE?

When many people hear the word "trust," there are usually certain images that come to mind. Things like "wealthy trust fund babies" and elderly individuals with high net worth, to name a few. The truth, however, is more people can benefit from having a Trust than you probably think.

Click here for some information on trusts and how one may benefit you, your family, and even waterfowl.
RENEW YOUR CWA MEMBERSHIP NOW FOR A SPECIAL FREE GIFT
Membership in CWA makes you an important part of the nation’s oldest and largest state waterfowl association. And it helps fund waterfowl programs, wetland restoration, education programs, hunting programs and our advocacy work.

Renew today, and you'll receive a one-year subscription to the acclaimed California Waterfowl magazine. We’ll also send you a new, special limited-edition The Fowl Life shirt for FREE!

Click here to renew your membership today.
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California Waterfowl is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to grow California’s waterfowl populations, wetlands and hunter-conservationist communities.

Our vision is a California with thriving waterfowl populations, vibrant wetland ecosystems and respected hunting communities.
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