Invasive Mussel News

The following is being sent on behalf of the Western Regional Panel on ANS

Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Sacramento, CA. Our theme “Sustaining Successful Aquatic Invasive Species Management” will drive the meeting content. The meeting is hosted by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Please check the meeting’s page frequently as new information will be posted as it becomes available.

The current draft agenda is now available . The agenda is still subject to change, and the most current agenda will be updated. 

Reserve Your Hotel Room

Reserve your room! The Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena is offering a special rate of $149 plus tax for our meeting. The room block will be available until August 26. To take advantage of this special meeting rate.

Conference Registration

Registration for the annual meeting comes at no cost to you. Generous sponsors support meeting expenses like quality AV services and refreshments help make this possible.

• Register for the September 23-24 Conference
• Register for the September 25 Field Trip (Limited to 50 participants)

Virtual Participation

Virtual participation for the 2026 Annual Meeting will be limited. The WRP will have a virtual platform to join the meeting, however there will be limited ability to interact with the speakers and audience. We encourage you to participate in person. If you have any questions or comments regarding virtual participation – please reach out. Complete the registration process and indicate that you will be attending virtually.

Questions

Please contact Leah Elwell with any questions via email.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has published the Notice of Proposed Action to amend sections 650, 672, 672.1, and 672.2 to Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR). Fish and Game Code Section 2301 authorizes the Department to adopt regulations regarding the management of invasive mussels. The Department will hold a virtual public hearing for this proposed action on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 1:00PM to 2:00PM.

Zoom Teleconference/Webinar

Any interested person, or their authorized representative, may submit written comments on the proposed action to the Department. All written comments must be received by the Department via mail or email no later than Tuesday August 18, 2026, to the contact as follows:

California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Regulations Unit
Attn: Daphne Nandino, Analyst
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
Email: Regulations@wildlife.ca.gov

Visit Regulation Unit - Invasive Mussel page for proposed action.

The following information is being sent on behalf of the Invasive Species Council and California Department of Food and Agriculture

SACRAMENTO, July 3, 2026 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Natural Resources Agency are seeking nominations for two qualified individuals to serve on the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee (CISAC).

The CISAC is tasked with providing advice to the Invasive Species Council of California (ISCC) on a broad array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive species and providing for their control and/or eradication, as well as minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. CISAC members should anticipate meeting at least once quarterly each year but may be required to meet more regularly in some circumstances.

The ISCC represents the highest level of leadership and authority in state government regarding invasive species. Its goal is to promote a consistent approach to invasive species at the state level. The ISCC is co-chaired by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency. Other members include the secretaries from the following California agencies:

• Environmental Protection Agency
• State Transportation Agency
• Health and Human Services Agency
• Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Prospective nominees of the CISAC should be knowledgeable in and represent one or more of the following communities of interest:

• Biology, Ranchers, Foresters, Farmers, Academics / Researchers, Public Health Specialists, Weed Science, Nematology, Veterinary Medicine, Industry Representatives, Educators, Tribal Government Representatives, Information / Database Managers, Economists, Risk Assessment Analysts, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Public Health / Epidemiology, Federal Government Representatives, County Agricultural Commissioner Representatives, Invasive Species Management Specialists, Persons involved with Global Commerce, Non-Governmental Environmental Representatives, Expertise in Climate Change and Ecosystems, Public Relations Specialists, Lawyers specializing in Invasive Species Policy, Public Member

Members will be selected in order to achieve a balanced representation of viewpoints, so to effectively address invasive species issues under consideration. Membership terms are three years, and no member may serve on the CISAC for more than two consecutive terms.

Members of the CISAC and its subcommittees will serve without pay. However, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services of the CISAC, members, to the extent funding is available, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence.

Submitting Nominations:

Nominations should be typed and should include the following:

1. A brief summary of no more than two pages explaining the nominee’s suitability to serve on the CISAC.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
3. At least two letters of reference.

Nominations should be postmarked no later than Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to the following address:

Invasive Species Council of California
Executive Office
1220 N Street, Suite 221
Sacramento, California 95814

For additional information, visit the Invasive Species Council of California’s website at: www.iscc.ca.gov