Conservation Workshop Announcement and Open Program Reminder

This update includes information about Spring Conservation Program Workshops and a reminder about two opportunities for conservation programs on fallow fields.

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Conservation Programs Update for Spring

This update includes information about two opportunities for conservation programs on fallow fields.

Application Period OPEN for conservation programs on fallow fields.

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WATCH: CA Rice Footprint explained by report researchers

Years’ worth of data were collected in the 173-page report: “A Conservation Footprint for California Rice,” highlighting the minimum number of planted acres needed, locations, and management practices of ricelands to support multiple wildlife species in the Central Valley.

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Waterbird RCPP Application Deadline Fast Approaching

The California Rice Commission successfully renewed its Waterbird-focused Regional Conservation Partnership Program (Waterbird RCPP) in 2025, and applications are now being accepted. 

There are two RCPP-specific application deadlines in 2026: 

January 23 and April 10 

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Reminder – Application Deadlines for NRCS Programs including Waterbird RCPP

Application Deadlines for various NRCS programs are approaching. Please visit your local NRCS office to apply. 

There is one application deadline in 2026 for most major NRCS Conservation Programs including Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Regenerative Pilot Program (RPP): January 15 

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