Quagga/Zebra Mussel News

Starting September 2021, the purchase of a Mussel Fee sticker is now a separate transaction from your vessel registration and renewal. Vessel owners may purchase the Mussel Fee Sticker directly from DMV's website at dmv.ca.gov/musselfee or through their local DMV field office. Vessel owners will no longer have the option to buy it via telephone, mail, or third-party vendor. Refer to DBW's Mussel Fee Sticker Insert (PDF) for more information about this process.

Boaters who recreate in fresh water, should be prepared for inspections throughout the state as waterbody owners and managers diligently work to ensure California's waterbodies remain mussel-free. Boaters are encouraged to clean, drain, and dry their boats whenever they leave the water. To learn more about how you can help prevent the spread of quagga and zebra mussels, please visit dbw.parks.ca.gov/StopQZ.

Still have questions about the Mussel Fee Sticker?

See the Mussel Fee Sticker FAQs (PDF) for more information.

For questions specific to quagga/zebra mussel monitoring, or for prevention planning, contact CDFW, at Invasives@wildlife.ca.gov or (866) 440-9530.

The following information is being forwarded on behalf of Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission:

Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination
Virtual Training Courses

• WIT I
  September 22-23, 2020 – 8:00 a.m. to Noon
  For more information, go to: Level 1 Inspector Training
  If you would like to attend the WIT I course, complete the Registration
• WIT III
  October 13-15, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  For more information, go to: Level 3 Trainer Training
  If you would like to attend the WIT III course, complete the Registration
• WIT II
  November 10-12, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. – Noon (3 days)
  For more information, go to Level 2 Inspection and Decontamination
  If you would like to attend the WIT II course, complete the Registration

Internet access with computer required for virtual trainings (Camera and mic) preferred.

Contact “Quagga D” for any questions, QuaggaDee@cox.net, (702) 236-3814.

The following information is being forwarded on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:

The Funding Opportunity for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife QZAP FY2020 has officially been posted. The total funding amount for projects is approximately $1,830,000.00, which is a significant increase from years past. Consequently, USFWS has expanded the categories and priorities of potential projects. Additionally, there is a significant change in the application process this year resulting from our transition to GrantSolutions.gov. This opportunity will be open for application through October 18, 2020. As of now, 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 F20AS00078 and the full title is "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, USFWS Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, at barak_shemai@fws.gov or (505) 248-6593 with any questions.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER CREATING A 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" or "QZAP"
• You should see the QZAP opportunity - Select Apply on the far right

Links to the recipient training videos:

• U.S. Department of Interior – GrantSolutions
• GS Recipient Training Videos

Link to general information:

• FWS GrantSolutions