Science & Research Archives - Central Valley Joint Venture

June 1, 2026

Motus Wildlife Tracking Is Revealing Bird Movements Across the Central Valley

Motus Wildlife Tracking Is Revealing Bird Movements Across the Central Valley Motus (Latin for movement) is an apt name for

February 25, 2026

New Watershed Studies Show How Managing Floods Can Help Birds in the San Joaquin Valley

California’s Central Valley is defined by water: too much or too little, often in rapid succession. For the millions of

February 12, 2026

Birdwatcher Data Powers Effective Conservation

Birdwatcher Data Powers Effective Conservation Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (MBJVs) are harnessing the power of community science to fill critical

January 29, 2026

USGS Study Shows Wetland Proximity Affects Duckling Survival

USGS Study Shows Wetland Proximity Affects Duckling Survival California’s breeding populations of dabbling ducks such as mallards and gadwalls have

January 15, 2026

Understanding Pre-Industrial Sacramento Valley Floodplains

The flow of water is a driving force for human communities and natural processes in the Central Valley. The San

January 8, 2026

CVJV Board Partners Help Shorebirds and Benefit Farmers

This past fall our board member River Partners engaged in a successful test of a project called BirdReturns that teams

December 19, 2025

Join the Christmas Bird Count: Community Science Near You

The 126th annual Christmas Bird Count is happening now, offering an opportunity to connect with nature and contribute to bird

July 28, 2025

California Rice Supports Multiple Wildlife Species – Including Priority Bird Populations

California Rice Supports Multiple Wildlife Species – Including Priority Bird Populations.

May 2, 2024

MOTUS AVIUM: A mission to save California’s last wetlands.

MOTUS AVIUM: A mission to save California’s last wetlands This Award-winning documentary beautifully illustrates the Central Valley Joint Venture’s (CVJV)

Motus Wildlife Tracking Is Revealing Bird Movements Across the Central Valley

New Watershed Studies Show How Managing Floods Can Help Birds in the San Joaquin Valley

Birdwatcher Data Powers Effective Conservation

USGS Study Shows Wetland Proximity Affects Duckling Survival

Understanding Pre-Industrial Sacramento Valley Floodplains

CVJV Board Partners Help Shorebirds and Benefit Farmers

Join the Christmas Bird Count: Community Science Near You

California Rice Supports Multiple Wildlife Species – Including Priority Bird Populations

MOTUS AVIUM: A mission to save California’s last wetlands.

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