Quagga/Zebra Mussels Newshttps://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Quagga-Mussels/NewsBoat Registration and Mussel Fee Stickers Now Offered Separatelyhttps://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Quagga-Mussels/News/boat-registration-and-mussel-fee-stickers-now-offered-separatelyGeneralTue, 12 Oct 2021 11:47:45 GMTBoat Registration and Mussel Fee Stickers Now Offered Separately<p>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 <a href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/register-your-boat-vessel/quagga-sticker-request/" target="_blank">dmv.ca.gov/musselfee</a> 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 <a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/16d71d7c401/ca27eecc-661e-4d1a-aac4-e8efe4021880.pdf" target="_blank">DBW's Mussel Fee Sticker Insert (PDF)</a> for more information about this process.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28996" target="_blank">dbw.parks.ca.gov/StopQZ</a>.</p> <p><strong>Still have questions about the Mussel Fee Sticker?</strong></p> <p><strong>See the <a href="https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/pages/28702/files/FAQ's_Mussel%20Fee%20Sticker_9_14_2021_Final.pdf" target="_blank">Mussel Fee Sticker FAQs (PDF)</a> for more information.</strong></p> <p><strong>For questions specific to quagga/zebra mussel monitoring, or for prevention planning, contact CDFW, at <a href="mailto:Invasives@wildlife.ca.gov">Invasives@wildlife.ca.gov</a> or (866) 440-9530.</strong></p>