Quagga/Zebra Mussel News

* Forwarded from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission *

Virtual Watercraft Inspection Trainings for the first quarter of 2022

Upcoming Classes:

• WIT Level 1 – Inspector Training - (2 days; 8 a.m. - Noon PST) check website for registration links - 3 classes available in 2022
• WIT Level 2 – Inspector & Decontamination Training - (3 days; 8 a.m. - Noon PST) check website for registration links - 3 classes available in 2022
• WIT Level 3 - Trainer Training - check website for eligibility requirements and registration - 3 classes available in 2022

Classes fill up quickly. If you plan to attend or send students, register soon.

For more information contact: "Quagga D" Davis, (702) 236-3814, quaggadee@cox.net

The following information is being forwarded on behalf of Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission:

Watercraft Inspection Trainings (WIT I) Announcement

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is sponsoring 2 one-day* (WIT I) Watercraft Inspection Trainings, hosted by California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Lake Mission Viejo Association.

Date: May 7 OR May 8, 2019*
Location: Lake Mission Viejo Association Club House, 22555 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Instructor: "Quagga D" Davis, PSMFC Training Contractor

The training will include:

1. Introduction & overview of what other western states are doing to fight mussels
2. Biology of quagga & zebra mussels
3. Quagga & zebra mussel status, monitoring, prevention, and regulations in California
4. Overview of decontamination, including when decontamination should occur
5. >Watercraft risk assessment and inspection procedure (with practice)

Go to Level 1 Inspector Training for more information. Logistics will be sent upon registration.

TO REGISTER: If you are interested in attending, please register online. *This is a ONE-day training - Specify which date when registering. The registration deadline is April 8^th - Space is limited! Don’t delay, save your spot today!!

COST: Training is provided free of charge to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are responsible for their own travel expenses.

For Level 2 Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Training, please visit WIT II Schedule.

For any questions, please contact “Quagga D” Davis at (702) 236-3814 or quaggadee@cox.net.