WETLAND HABITAT PROGRAMS FAQ
Frequently Ask Questions
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Generally no but there is one exception.
If you are enrolled in the California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program, through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, you may also enroll in this program. Contact us to discuss the details.
Yes, we welcome both owner and tenant farmers in this program.
This program is operated through a bidding process, which means you tell us how much it will cost to implement this habitat enhancement on your farm.
Applications will be evaluated based on a variety of factors. This information can be found on the Practice Requirements page. Please review the details there.
If you are unable to get water before the start of the contract period there will be no penalties. The contract will simply become void and you will receive no payments.
Growers that either dry up or over flood enrolled fields during the contract period will be given the opportunity to fix these issues without any penalty. In the event that the issue persists through the contract period, it could impact the incentive payment.
Payments will be made within 45 days of the expiration date of the contract agreement.
Growers responsibilities are as follows:
- Coordinating with Foundation staff or partners to allow them access to monitor the fields
- Maintain water levels on enrolled fields
- If requested: provide Foundation staff with photo documentation of the enrolled field on a weekly basis