California converts 2,800-acre Delta tract into wetlands and rice fields

California is advancing a $28 million restoration project on the Webb Tract in the Delta region. The project will convert approximately 2,800 acres of farmland into a combination of wetlands, upland habitat, and rice fields. This multi-benefit initiative aims to combat land subsidence, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance carbon storage. State officials plan to commence planting native species, including Bay Miwok evening primrose, starting October 7, 2026.