Quagga / Zebra Mussel Prevention Programs

Purpose

CDFW hosted a webinar on December 7, 2021, to describe the content required in a Quagga/Zebra Mussel Prevention Plan and resources available to those who manage waterbodies or recreation. To hear about future webinars, sign up for our news updates.

Webinar Resources

• 2021 Webinar Agenda (PDF)
• Guidance for Developing a Dreissenid Mussel Prevention Program (PDF)
  • Appendix 1. Fish and Game Code Section 2302 (PDF)
  • Appendix 2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 672-672.2 (PDF)
  • Appendix 3. CDFW Regional Scientist Contact List (PDF)
  • Appendix 4. Dreissenid Mussel Prevention Program Template (Word)
  • Appendix 5. Surface Survey Monitoring Protocol (PDF)
  • Appendix 6. Artificial Substrate Monitoring Protocol (PDF)
  • Appendix 7. Plankton Tow Monitoring Protocol (PDF)
  • Appendix 8. Biobox Monitoring Protocol (PDF)
  • Appendix 9. Dreissenid Mussel Prevention Program Annual Report Template (Word)
• Invasive Mussel Guidebook for Recreational Water Managers and Users (PDF)
• Watercraft Inspection Programs in California Contact Information (PDF)
• Watercraft Band Use in California (PDF)
• Recommended Minimum Dreissenid Mussel Early Detection Monitoring (PDF)
• California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program

Presentation

Watch the webinar recording here (Video)(opens in new tab).

Contact

Contact the Invasive Species Program at invasives@wildlife.ca.gov