Quagga/Zebra Mussel News

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

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 California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways:

FREE Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Workshops

The California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways, California Coastal Commission's Boating Clean & Green Program, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invite you to participate in our FREE Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Workshops.

PURPOSE

AIS pose serious threats to water delivery systems, hydroelectric facilities, agriculture, boating, fishing, and the environment. Recreational activities, including boating and fishing, can spread AIS from infested waters to uninfested waters. Therefore, everyone accessing waters should take simple actions to avoid spreading AIS each time they leave a waterbody.

Participants in these workshops will:

• Gain an understanding of the impacts AIS have on the economy and environment
• Learn to recognize AIS in their region
• Learn how to take action and prevent spreading AIS by inspecting and cleaning equipment and watercraft

WORKSHOPS

Yolo
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 (You must register to attend by Monday, March 25)
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: 45211 County Rd 32B (Chiles Rd) Davis, CA 95618
Parking: Free parking available at the facility.
Lunch: Purchase lunch at a nearby restaurant or bring your own lunch.

Alameda
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 (You must register to attend by Friday, April 26)
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Aeolian Yacht Club - 980 Fernside Blvd, Alameda, CA 94501
Parking: Free parking available at the facility.
Lunch: Purchase lunch at a nearby restaurant or bring your own lunch.
Workshop Partner: Aeolian Yacht Club

Pacific Grove, Monterey
Date: May 7th 2019 (You must register to attend by Friday, May 3rd)
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Mott Training Center- 837 Asilomar Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (Madrone Room) Parking: Free parking at the facility.
Lunch: Purchase lunch at a nearby restaurant or bring your own lunch.

To register, please contact Vivian Matuk at (415) 904-6905 or vmatuk@coastal.ca.gov.