How Do Pop-Up Wetlands Work?
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Nature Conservancy's California Migratory Bird Program
Migrating animals like shorebirds are in jeopardy, as their ranges cover vast swaths of land. 90% of original wetland habitat has been lost to agriculture and urban development. The Nature Conservancy is helping conservationists deal with the short-term needs of migrating birds. In California's Sacramento Valley, farmers are temporarily leasing flooded rice patties for bird returns.
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