AWWA ACE70946

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the issue of dealing with zebra and quagga mussels over a vast area with multiple jurisdictions, state agencies, federal agencies, private industry and partners. The Western Regional Panel in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Coordinators developed the Quagga/Zebra Action Plan (QZAP) to highlight the high priority actions and resources needed to address the introduction and spread of quagga and zebra mussels in western North America in order to protect native species and water delivery infrastructure. Immediate high priority actions are listed, along with long-term actions and needs.