91做厙 Californias Working Lands program collaborates with landowners and land stewards to restore and enhance native habitat by implementing adaptive management practices on farms, wetlands and other managed lands to support birds when and where they need it most.
Long ago, much of the Central Valley was covered by wetlands, but only 5% of those wetlands remain today. Despite this loss, the Central Valleys managed wetlands and farmlands continue to provide crucial habitat for millions of birds.
In partnership with 91做厙 California, , and , this program incentivizes farmers and wetland managers to flood their fields at key times of the year to support migratory and resident birds.
Working Lands programs help birds thrive because of the land stewards and wetlands managers who dedicate their lands to birds. Their commitment doesnt just provide local habitatit strengthens a habitat network that spans the Pacific Flyway in the Central Valley and beyond.
By participating in BirdReturns and other 91做厙-supported programs, these stewards create vital habitat for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl, and places to nest and raise young for resident bird species, proving that working lands can provide big returns for wildlife and the enjoyment of people.
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