Quagga/Zebra Mussel News

This is forwarded on behalf of the US Fish and Wildlife Service:

"The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Fish and Aquatic Conservation program announces our 2019 call for Aquatic Invasive Species proposals (F19AS00142). This funding was historically called the 100th Meridian Initiative funding. Examples of previously funded projects include: Don't Let it Loose pet outreach program by the Invasive Species Action Network; Model law/regulations/MOU for western watercraft programs by National Sea Grant Law Center; and Columbia River Basin Team activities at Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Proposals will be accepted through May 14th.

Priorities include: Reducing spread of quagga/zebra mussels and other AIS through priority goals of the Quagga Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP). Conducting research to reduce risks of quagga/zebra mussel spread through the watercraft pathway as identified in the 2015 Dreissenid Mussel Research Priorities Workshop. Reducing new introductions of AIS into Western states through the pet trade. Supporting Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF) approved State ANS Plans which address the management and/or control of quagga/zebra mussels or other AIS in Western waters. Meeting the goals of An Action Plan to Implement Legal and Regulatory Efforts to Minimize Expansion of Invasive Mussels Through Watercraft Movements in the Western United States. Preventing introductions of AIS into the unique landscapes of the Greater Yellowstone Area and Upper Columbia River Basin.

(Note that this is the last of three FWS grant opportunities in the western U.S. open simultaneously. F19AS00117 is the national state plan grant call organized by Don MacLean. It closes on March 27th. F19AS00118 is the call for Quagga Zebra Mussel Action Plans organized by Barak Shemai. It closes on April 27th).

Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about this funding opportunity or potential projects.

Sincerely,
Joanne M. Grady

R6 Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Phone:(303) 236-4519
Fax: (303) 236-8163
Mobile: (303) 842-5268

Physical/FedEx address:
134 Union Blvd, Suite 665
Lakewood, CO 80228

Postal address:
P.O. Box 25486-DFC
Denver, CO 80225

The following information is being forwarded on behalf of the California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways:

2018/19 QZ GRANT SOLICITATION NOTICE AND WEBINAR

The 2018/19 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program Webinar will take place: April 4, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The application window is: April 2, 2019 - May 10, 2019.

The Solicitation Notice, pre-registration for the On-Line Grant Application (OLGA) system, and other QZ Grant documents for the 18/19 Grant Cycle, are now available on the DBW website: www.dbw.ca.gov/QZGrant

Webinar: This Webinar is designed to give an overview of the QZ Grant Program, including eligibility requirements and information related to the utilization of the On-Line Grant Application (OLGA) system.

RSVP: Please RSVP by April 2, 2019, to QZGrant@parks.ca.gov with the following information:

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

Preparation for the Webinar:
To get the most out of the Webinar, it is suggested that attendees do the following:

• Pre-register for OLGA access following the OLGA Step-by-Step Instructions
• Review grant information.
• These documents are available at the DBW website: www.dbw.ca.gov/QZGrant

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

To receive future QZ Grant notices, visit the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program page. For more information: www.dbw.ca.gov/QZGrant; Email: QZGrant@parks.ca.gov; Phone: (888) 326-2821.

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

The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2019 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western Waters has opened for competition at grants.gov. Please follow this link for direct access 2019 QZAP NOFO. If you are unable to use this link you can search for F19AS000118 at grants.gov. The announcement will be open through April 27, 2019, at which time all projects will be evaluated for award. In an effort toward wide dissemination, please forward this email to all potentially interested parties. Please carefully read all requirements and application review process, as some things have changed again this year. Feel free to contact Barak Shemai, USFWS Region 2 Fish and Aquatic Conservation, at barak_shemai@fws.gov or (505) 248-6593 with any subject questions