Quagga/Zebra Mussel News

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 Invasive Species Action Network:

To Members and Affiliates of the WRP,

Registration for the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting is now open. Register as soon as possible to assure that you have a spot at the virtual meeting. Each day has its own registration that you will have to complete separately.

You can find the agenda, registrations links, and more at the WRP's website here: WRP's 2020 Virtual Meeting

Stay tuned for more information on the virtual social space and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Best,
Mason

Mason Parker
Special Projects Coordinator | Invasive Species Action Network
(406) 222.7270
Invasive Species Action Network

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