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FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 



FEDERAL AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION 

 (PITTMAN-ROBERTSON) 



The Pittman-Robertson prof>rain has expanded during the biennium 

 until California now receives its maximum apportionment of federal aid. 

 For the Fiscal Year 1948-49 California received $496,627.81, and for 

 fiscal 1949-50, $478,548.26 was received. California's contribution, as 

 required by the act, broujiht the total available for expenditure during 

 the biennium to $1,300,280.75. 



A total of 22 projects was in operation during all or part of the 

 biennium. Of these, nine were of the surveys and investigations category, 

 seven were development j^rojects, four provided for the acquisition of 

 lands, one was a maintenance project, and one a coordination project, 

 which directed and supervised the other projects. Following is an account 

 of the various projects which have been undertaken. 



SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS 



Project 1!)-K. The Study of the Life History and Maiia^eineiit of Mtniiitaiii 

 Quail in California. Emphasis was placed on reproduction, effects of man, and the 

 food, water and cover requirements. This project was tei'miiiated as of June 80, 1050, 

 and a final report prepared hy project leader K. V. Miller. 



Project 20-R, A Survey of Waterfowl Food Plants of California. This will 

 determine the location and abundance of waterfowl food plants, and decide on areas 

 where planting of natural foods would he feasible. The results of this study will l)e 

 published as an illustrated manual of California marsh plants. Through a service 

 agreement with the University of California, Dr. H. L. Mason is leader of this project. 



Figure 



This artificial quail roost not only provides roosting cover for quail, but 

 also furnishes shade for deer 



