Golden mussel

SJV WATER: State refuses to declare golden mussel emergency because there is no “long-term solution”

SJV Water

Ecosystems

November 2, 2026

By Lois Henry, SJV Water Kern County water managers and officials were left scratching their heads after the California Governor’s...

SJV WATER: Golden mussels may weaken concrete and degrade water quality, studies suggest

SJV Water

Ecosystems

October 28, 2026

By Allison Hunter, SJV Water Invasive golden mussels that have been clogging pipelines throughout the state’s water systems over the...

SJV WATER: Westlands Water District may get funding from Department of War to combat golden mussels

SJV Water

Ecosystems

October 11, 2026

By Allison Hunter, SJV Water Westlands Water District has partnered with the Lemoore Naval Air Station to request $1.8 million...

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Uninvited guests: Protecting California from invasive species

Maven

EcosystemsNotebook News and Features

September 30, 2026

Experts explain how prevention, early detection, and coordinated response can help protect California’s ecosystems, waterways, agriculture, and communities. Invasive species...

AG ALERT: Golden mussels plague farms and water districts

Ag Alert

Ecosystems

July 8, 2026

By Caleb Hampton The spread of golden mussels in California has alarmed farmers this year as the invasive species established...

CAL MATTERS: California scales back golden mussel safeguards at vital reservoir, alarming experts

Cal Matters

Ecosystems

June 12, 2026

Destructive golden mussels are wreaking havoc in California waterways.  Why are California water managers ending precautions for a vital reservoir? By...

SJV WATER: Expert urges action on invasive golden mussels now

SJV Water

Ecosystems

February 12, 2026

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The time to act on golden mussels is yesterday. If not yesterday, then now, an...

SJV WATER: Mussel mania: San Joaquin Valley water agencies gear up to fight invasive mollusk

SJV Water

Ecosystems

February 5, 2026

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Water agencies of all sizes are crafting plans and forming task forces across local, state...

AG ALERT: Invasive mussels spread, could clog irrigation systems

Ag Alert

Ecosystems

January 28, 2026

By Vicky Boyd, Ag Alert Since the non-native golden mussel was first discovered in October 2024 in the Sacramento-San Joaquin...

SJV WATER: Invasive critters “musseling” in on valley waterways as managers struggle to stop the spread

SJV Water

Ecosystems

January 7, 2026

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The dreaded, destructive golden mussel has become an urgent topic among San Joaquin Valley water...

CAL MATTERS: ‘Emerging threat’: An invasive species is upending life in the Delta, with no help on the way

Cal Matters

Ecosystems

November 4, 2025

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Spurts of goo oozed...

DWR: State agencies highlight new measures to combat golden mussels following detection at San Luis Reservoir

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Ecosystems

October 4, 2025

From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in coordination with California Department of Fish...

CAL MATTERS: A new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread?

Cal Matters

Ecosystems

July 15, 2025

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some...

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Combating a rising threat to water systems: Inside the Golden Mussel Framework

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EcosystemsNotebook News and Features

June 10, 2025

Golden mussels, an invasive mollusk, pose a significant threat to natural ecosystems and water infrastructure due to their ability to...

CDFW: California takes action to halt golden mussel invasion

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Ecosystems

April 17, 2025

From the Department of Fish and Wildlife: In response to the recent detection of golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in the...