Quagga/Zebra Mussels News

CA State Parks DBW 2025 QZ Grant Webinar Now Posted

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:05:54 GMT

This message is being forwarded on behalf of CA State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways:

2025 QZ Grant Webinar Now Posted

The following materials are now available on the DBW webpage from the 3/13/2025 webinar:

Webinar Recording
Questions & Answers Document

You can access these resources here: https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/QZGrant

December 7 - Quagga/Zebra Mussel Prevention Program Webinar

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:41:01 GMT

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites water managers to attend an interactive webinar describing the content required in a Quagga/Zebra Mussel Prevention Plan and the resources available to those who manage waterbodies or recreation. The webinar will be Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. using Microsoft Teams (a phone number will be available for those without computer access). To register, send names and email addresses of attendees to Elizabeth Brusati, Elizabeth.Brusati@wildlife.ca.gov by Friday, December 3. The webinar link will be emailed on December 6. The webinar will be recorded. Read the agenda here (PDF).

Topics will include:

Benefits of Investing in Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Mussels
Code and Regulations: What is Required of Water Managers
How to Prepare a Prevention Plan
CA State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program
How CDFW Regional Staff Can Help You

Before the webinar, we suggest attendees review “Guidance for Developing a Dreissenid Mussel Prevention Program” (PDF) and “Recommended Minimum Dreissenid Mussel Early Detection Monitoring” (PDF) on our Quagga/Zebra Mussel Prevention Programs web page.

DBW's 2018/19 QZ Grant Solicitation Notice and Webinar

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:43:16 GMT

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:

Name of Attendee(s)
Agency
Phone Number
E-mail address
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.