Sampling Considerations and Survey Methods

Ron Smith – Program CoordinatorLouanne McMartin – BiologistJonathan Thompson – BiologistJulie Wolford – Technician

Catherine Mandella – Quagga & Zebra Mussel Specialist, CDFG R3

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AgendaEvaluation Form

Information FolderInvasive Mussel GuidebookQuick Reference Sheet – General Monitoring ProceduresStop Aquatic Hitchhiker Campaign

Optional InformationRegional Contacts – Department of Fish and Game Quagga/Zebra Mussel Watch Card and other brochuresExisting Surface Survey Protocol and Data FormArtificial Substrate Monitoring Protocol and Data FormPlankton Sampling Protocol and Data FormSimilar Species Identification

Course adapted from manual created by: Carolynn S. Culver, Ph.D. Sabrina L. Drill, Ph.D. Monique R. Myers, D.Env Valerie T. Borel

Support & Funding: California Department of Fish & Game California Sea Grant Extension Program University of California Cooperative Extension

The purpose of this workshop is to provide you with tools and information that will assist you in the development and implementation of an early-detection monitoring program for quagga and zebra mussels that is coordinated and compatible with other early-detection monitoring programs throughout California and Nevada.

Why Monitoring Sampling Considerations Survey Methods Reporting Decontamination

Initiate eradication strategies before Q/Z become well established or widely distributed.

Minimize the spread of Q/Z to other waterbodies.

Early implementation of management and control actions.

Prevention program as required per CA Code 2302.

Is your water body at risk…

Access and exposure to vectors of introduction

Environmental parameters of water body

Calcium depending nutrients/conditions 8 – 25 mg/L

pH range 7.4 – 9.5 Water temperature 32 – 86 F Salinity < 6 ppt

Check with local CDFG or NDOW contact…