https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Mussels/Newshttps://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Mussels/News/dbw-qz-mussel-infestation-prevention-grant-closes-41825-at-5-pmGeneralThu, 17 Apr 2025 16:22:41 GMT

Reminders of DBW Q/Z Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant - Closes 4/18/25 at 5 PM

<p>Hello Water Managers,</p> <p>This is a friendly reminder that Division of Boating and Waterways' <a href="https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28822">Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention</a> grant period close tomorrow, April 18, 2025 at 5 p.m. If you submitted your grants early, we encourage you to review your submission for completeness.</p> <p>Thank you!</p> https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Mussels/News/golden-mussel-response-framework-and-boating-access-invasive-mussel-response-grant-opportunityGeneralThu, 17 Apr 2025 13:55:08 GMT

Golden Mussel Response Framework and Boating Access: Invasive Mussel Response Grant Opportunity

<p>California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Department of Water Resources, and California State Parks issued a joint press release on April 16, 2025 titled "<strong><a href="https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/california-takes-action-to-halt-golden-mussel-invasion">California Takes Action to Halt Golden Mussel Invasions</a></strong>” announcing the development of a comprehensive <strong><a href="https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=231231" target="_blank">Golden Mussel Response Framework</a></strong> developed by the Golden Mussel Task Force.</p> <p>In addition, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering $1 million in grant funding to boating facility operators to enhance efforts against invasive mussels, particularly the threat of golden mussels. This funding supports projects that help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive mussels in lakes, reservoirs and waterways, ensuring the long-term health of state waters. The <strong><a href="https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Golden-Mussel">grant solicitation and application link</a></strong> can be found on CDFW’s website.</p> https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Mussels/News/ca-state-parks-dbw-2025-qz-grant-webinar-now-postedGeneralTue, 08 Apr 2025 11:05:54 GMT

Notification of webinar and Q&A document posting.

<p>This message is being forwarded on behalf of CA State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways:</p> <p><strong>2025 QZ Grant Webinar Now Posted</strong></p> <p>The following materials are now available on the DBW webpage from the 3/13/2025 webinar:</p> <ul> <li>Webinar Recording</li> <li>Questions & Answers Document</li> </ul> <p>You can access these resources here: <a href="https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/QZGrant" target="_blank">https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/QZGrant</a></p>