The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed Saturday that golden mussels have been found in and around the Port of West Sacramento, the northernmost detection of the invasive species to date. … Golden mussels attach to nearly all underwater surfaces, including boats, ropes and buoys. They can alter the marine food web and diminish water quality by clogging pipes and drains. The mussel population in the Port of West Sacramento is believed to have stemmed from a source population within the vicinity, according to a press release from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

Other invasive species news:

• SFGate: 6 boats caught attempting to launch illegally onto Lake Tahoe
• The Outdoor Wire: AZGFD and volunteers combat invasive apple snails along Arizona waterways
• ABC10 (Sacramento, Calif.): Golden mussels detected in Port of West Sacramento prompts message to boaters
• CBS Sacramento (Calif.): Invasive golden mussels confirmed in Port of West Sacramento for first time
• FOX40 (Sacramento, Calif.): Invasive golden mussels found in port of West Sacramento
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife: News release: CDFW confirms northernmost detection of golden mussel in port of West Sacramento