Invasive Mussel News

A Presentation will be conducted via MS Teams on:

March 13, 2026 10:00 a.m. to noon

The application window is

March 9, 2026 to April 17, 2026

The Solicitation Notice, pre-registration for the On-Line Grant Application (OLGA) system, Guidelines, Presentation materials, and other QZ Grant documents for the 2026 Grant Cycle, are now available on the DBW website: www.dbw.ca.gov/QZGrant.

Presentation: The Presentation will give an overview of the QZ Grant Program, including eligibility requirements and information related to the utilization of the OLGA system.

RSVP: As a courtesy, please RSVP for the Presentation by March 13, 2026, to MusselGrant@parks.ca.gov with the following information:

Name of Attendee(s)

1. Agency
2. Phone Number
3. E-mail address
4. Questions (submitting questions in advance is appreciated)

Preparation: Interested applicants should do the following with the information available on our webpage:

• Pre-register for OLGA access following the OLGA Step-by-Step Instructions.
• Review "Application Materials", including the pre-recorded OLGA Instructional Webinar.
• Access the 2026 Presentation Notice and QZ Grant Presentation slides under "Grant Announcements."

For questions specific to quagga/zebra mussel monitoring, or for prevention planning, contact our sister agency, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, at Invasives@wildlife.ca.gov or (866) 440-9530.