California Rice Commission

The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation exists to enhance the ecological value of California rice fields and help sustain the millions of waterbirds and other wildlife traveling the Pacific Flyway for future generations. It is a mission built on the belief that strong agricultural communities and thriving wildlife habitat are not competing interests — they are deeply connected ones. Please consider supporting us this .

Sacramento Valley is one of the most important habitats for birds in North America — and it's in your backyard. Consider supporting them this Big Day of Giving!

"The California rice industry is getting a chance to showcase its wildlife conservation successes."

Rice industry conservation gets a legislative spotlight The California rice industry is getting a chance to showcase its wildlife conservation successes. Senate Bill 765 would name the California-native giant garter snake as the official state snake. Author Senator Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, called the snake “an essential part of our natural heritage.....