An ‘out of control’ species of mussel is threatening California’s water infrastructure
An invasive species of mussel is becoming more of a concern in California as it overtakes ecosystems and impacts infrastructure, according to officials. Golden mussels, native to China and Southeastern Asia, were first detected in October 2024 by California Department of Water Resources staff who were conducting routine operations in the Port of Stockton. … On Tuesday, San Joaquin County officials declared an emergency over the threat posed by the golden mussel. All five county supervisors voted in favor of the declaration during Tuesday’s board meeting, including Supervisor Paul Canepa who described the situation as “out of control.”
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