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Dr. Mark PetrieDirector of Conservation, Ducks Unlimited
Exhibit GWD-3, p. 001
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Wetland Losses in the Central Valley
Historic Distribution Current Distribution
Exhibit GWD-3, p. 002
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History of Protections for Central Valley Wetlands
1986 North American Waterfowl Management Plan
1989 Report on Water SupplyInvestigations
1990 Central Valley Joint VentureImplementation Plan
1992 Central Valley ProjectImprovement Act (CVPIA)
Exhibit GWD-3, p. 003
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CVP Water Uses on Refuges• Irrigation of moist-soil plants
• Flooded habitat
• Food production
• Decreased avian crowding
Exhibit GWD-3, p. 004
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Wildlife Benefits of Refuge Water Use• Improved energetics
• Increase in survival
• Decrease in disease
• Increased/stable populations
Exhibit GWD-3, p. 005
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CVPIA Refuges Support the Pacific Flyway
Exhibit GWD-3, p. 006
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Exhibit GWD-3, p. 007
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Exhibit GWD-3, p. 008
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Potential Impacts of WaterFix Project
• Habitat decline decreased or unstable avian populations
• Reduced plant production diminished avian energetics and body condition
• Reduced food supply and flooded habitat decreased survival and mating rates
• Increased avian crowding increased instances of fatal avian disease outbreaks
Exhibit GWD-3, p. 009
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Avian Species at Risk if Refuge Water Supplies Are Deprioritized
• White-faced Ibis• Sandhill Crane• Black-necked Stilt• Peregrine Falcon• Loggerhead Shrike• Tri-colored Blackbird
Exhibit GWD-3, p. 010