San Joaquin County leaders are declaring a local state of emergency due to the impact of golden mussels in the area. The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors passed a motion Tuesday to declare the local emergency on golden mussels, an invasive species that officials say are threatening the local ecosystem and infrastructure in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. By declaring the resolution, the board of supervisors are requesting that Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaim a state of emergency and multiple state agencies, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Water of Resources and State Water Resources Control Board, provide assistance on the issue.

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