Mission

The California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is a statewide organization whose principal objectives are the preservation, protection, and enhancement of California's waterfowl resources, wetlands, and associated hunting heritage. Founded in 1945 by a group of concerned duck hunters to look after California's wildlife resources, the CWA's waterfowl and wetland programs highlight four species: the mallard, wood duck, northern pintail, and Canada goose. CWA also maintains hunting and youth education programs which provide ongoing efforts to secure and promote hunting as a desirable recreation and important management tool to the future conservation of California's wildlife.