The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now accepting public comment pertaining to a draft proposal solicitation notice for the California Waterfowl Habitat Program.

The passing of Proposition 68 in June of 2018 approved $10 million in funding for the program.

Created by the California Waterfowl Habitat Preservation Act in 1987, the CWHP provides technical guidance and economic incentives to private landowners who agree to manage their properties in accordance with a wetland management plan developed cooperatively by CDFW biologists and participating landowners.

These plans are designed to contribute to large-scale conservation objectives identified by the Central Valley Joint Venture, a coalition of 21 state and federal agencies and private conservation organizations that directs efforts to provide for the habitat needs of migrating and resident birds in the Central Valley.

CDFW will be holding a public meeting to provide information about the priorities and requirements of the 2019 CWHP PSN, and gather public input and comments that will help finalize the solicitation.

The meeting will be held July 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the CDFW Wildlife Branch second floor conference room, 1812 Ninth St., Sacramento, Calif. 95811. This facility is wheelchair accessible.

Members of the public may also submit comments in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

All comments received by 5 p.m. on July 21, 2019 will be considered by staff prior to finalizing the solicitation.

To view the draft 2019 California Waterfowl Habitat Program proposal solicitation notice, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/lands/cwhp/private-lands-programs/waterfowl-habitat .

For additional information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 916-445-3486.