The northeastern corner of California contains one of the most important spring waterfowl staging areas in North America. The Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge alone has recorded more than 5 million waterfowl staging during the spring. In addition, nearly the entire Pacific Flyway pintail population stages in this region before heading to northern breeding grounds. Northeast California is also an important breeding ground and molting area for mallards, bufflehead and Canada geese.

As with most other arid regions, water supplies for wildlife are limited. Water supply priorities in the region are first for endangered fish and agricultural usage, and then for waterfowl usage. Wetland habitat losses from water diversions and agricultural development are extensive in this region, yet it still remains a vital part of the Pacific Flyway.

Ducks Unlimited’s conservation programs in the Northeast California Region are focused on providing optimal fall and spring habitat by enhancing existing habitat management infrastructure and restoring historic wetlands.

Northeastern California Including the Klamath Basin, Modoc Plateau, Honey Lake  Shasta Valley WA  Orr Lake  Honey Lake WA - Upper Pond  Honey Lake WA - Flemming Unit  Tule Lake NWR - Wetland/Cropland  Modoc NWR - Grandma's Field  Ash Creek WA  Willow Creek WA  Modoc NAWCA