Invasive Mussel News

The following is being sent on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States has officially been posted. The total estimated funding amount for projects is $ 1,950,000. There has been significant change in the application process over the past few years resulting from our transition to GrantSolutions.gov. This opportunity will be open for application through October 24, 2026.

Applications will need to be submitted through grantsolutions.gov, and you will need to create a login and password to access the system. There are recipient tutorials online linked below. Below are the steps you will need to take to access and locate the funding announcement. The funding announcement number is F26AS00107 and the full title is

"FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States”

Please disseminate this opportunity to all interested parties. Please feel free to reach out to barak_shemai@fws.gov. The opportunity and instructions can also be found at grants.gov but applications may NOT be submitted through grants.gov. View the grants.gov announcement.

Please follow these instructions after creating a grantsolutions.gov login and password.

• Sign into grantsolutions.gov
• Go to the Funding Opportunities page
• Once there use CTRL + F to search the name of the opportunity "name in full"
• You should see the QZAP opportunity - Select Apply on the far right

NOTE: Do Not Submit Application Through Grants.gov

Feel free to distribute this announcement to interested parties.

The following is being sent on behalf of the California Natural Resources Agency

California Natural Resources Agency Hosts Discussion on California’s Growing Invasive Species Threat

From golden mussels clogging waterways to invasive weeds fueling wildfires and pests threatening agriculture, invasive species pose a growing threat across California. Their impacts reach far beyond the environment, affecting water supplies, infrastructure, recreation, agriculture, and native wildlife. Join us to learn why this threat is growing and how California is responding through early detection, prevention, and coordinated management to protect our state in coming years.  

Register to Join

What: Secretary Speaker Series: Uninvited Guests: Protecting California from Invasive Species 

When: Thursday, August 20 from noon to 1pm (PDT)

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.