July 27, 2021
Each year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife works with the current rice farmer of the Wildlife Area to provide habitat ideal for migrating shorebirds. The lease of the rice farmers includes flooding up about 150 acres of shorebird habitat during the months of July and August. These fields are flooded slowly at depths varying from 0.5 to 6 inches to attract shore birds.
Yolo Basin Foundation is partnering with Cache Creek Conservancy to bring the Healthy Parks Healthy People movement to Yolo County! It is a global movement with a holistic approach to promoting parks and public lands as a gateway to health by creating opportunities for our community members to engage with nature.
Ready to get outside? Check out the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area or join one of our guided tours of local wetlands!
For more information about Yolo Healthy Parks Healthy People and a list of nearby open spaces, visit Cache Creek Conservancy’s Yolo Healthy Parks Healthy People webpage.
