The goal of this project is to continue the successful efforts by the state of washington department of fish and wildlife (wdfw) for coordination and implementation the washington state aquatic…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a $126,667 Project Grant to the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program (CFDA 15.608). The goal of this 2-year grant, which runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, is to continue WDFW's successful coordination and implementation of the Washington State Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Management Plan. Key activities include prevention, monitoring, control, and eradication of priority invasive species such as the European green crab, zebra mussels, and quagga mussels. This work focuses on both freshwater and marine resources within Washington and is conducted in close coordination with state, federal, and tribal authorities through intergovernmental and stakeholder forums.

The goal of this project is to continue the successful efforts by the state of washington department of fish and wildlife (wdfw) for coordination and implementation the washington state aquatic nuisance species (ANS) management plan approved by the aquatic nuisance species task force in october 2001. The scope of this work includes freshwater and marine resources within washington. Activities under this award focus on the prevention, monitoring, control, and eradication of aquatic nuisance species in washington state. The aquatic nuisance species (ANS) unit within washington state department of fish and wildlife is tasked with statewide monitoring and control of nonnative aquatic animal species to prevent their introduction and spread, including close coordination with state, federal, and tribal authorities. Priority invasive species of management concern include european green crab, zebra mussels, and quagga mussels. Priority pathways of introduction include recreational watercraft and associated gear and equipment, and vessel incidental discharge including ballast water and biofouling. All work encompassed by this grant is coordinated through intergovernmental and stakeholder forums. Venues for coordination include agency representation on the washington invasive species council, state and regional ballast water work groups, the aquatic nuisance species task force western regional panel including topic-specific work groups, the western invasive species coordination effort, the association of fish and wildlife agencies, and other species-specific regional work groups.