The fight to remove the golden mussel continues in California. The invasive species is damaging boats, clogging pipes, and threatening water systems across the state, according to the San Joaquin Farm Bureau. … Here at home, they have been detected in the San Luis Reservoir and the Friant-Kern Canal. These invasive species are causing frustration and costly concerns throughout the state. … A reservoir in the East Bay remains closed to boats because of the golden mussel spread, and experts say more could close as they try to come up with a solution.

Other invasive species news:

• AgAlert (California Farm Bureau): Invasive mussels spread, could clog irrigation systems​
• NBC San Diego: Port of San Diego gets $200K grant to stop invasive seaweed in San Diego Bay