California Rice Commission

California's Central Valley has lost approximately 95 percent of its native wetland habitat over the past 150 years. Today, flooded rice fields managed through programs like Bid4Birds are among the most important remaining substitutes for the wildlife that once depended on those native wetlands. Please consider supporting our work this . Donate by May 7!

Spring migration is here, and thanks to our partner rice farmers, so is the habitat. So far in Spring 2026, our Bid4Birds program has already created nearly 1,300 acres of shorebird habitat across California ricelands. Shorebirds can lose a significant portion of their body weight during their migration, and these flooded fields are a critical lifeline. Thank you to every farmer making this possible!