California's rice fields are crucial habitats for many native Central Valley species, including the protected Giant Gartersnake, wintering waterfowl, shorebirds, Black Terns, Sandhill Cranes, and native fishes. The California Rice Footprint report aims to determine the acreage, management practices, and locations of rice lands that would best support various species while also while considering economic viability.
California's rice fields are crucial habitats for many native Central Valley species, including the protected Giant Gartersnake, wintering waterfowl, shorebirds, Black Terns, Sandhill Cranes, and native fishes. The California Rice Footprint report aims to determine the acreage, management practices, and locations of rice lands that would best support various species while also while considering economic viability.