CAL MATTERS: A new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread? Cal Matters Ecosystems July 15, 2025Officials 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 Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features June 10, 2025Golden 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, 2025From the Department of Fish and Wildlife: In response to the recent detection of golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in the...
DELTA ISB: Golden mussels and beyond: How ballast water fuels invasions Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features April 9, 2025The San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary is often regarded as one of the most heavily invaded estuaries in the world. The...
DWR: How to stop the spread of golden mussels Department of Water Resources (DWR) Ecosystems February 28, 2025From the Department of Water Resources: Boaters and recreationists can help combat the spread of a new invasive recently discovered...
DELTA ISB: New threat in the Delta: Golden mussels join the ranks of invasive species Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features February 5, 2025Plus is there yet another new mussel invader in California? Golden mussels may be small, but their impact on aquatic...
CAL MATTERS: Unstoppable invasion: How did mussels sneak into California, despite decades of state shipping rules? Cal Matters Ecosystems November 26, 2024Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16...
CAL MATTERS: ‘Immediate threat’: Mussel invades California’s Delta, first time in North America Cal Matters Ecosystems November 1, 2024The golden mussel’s appearance in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is its first confirmed detection in North America — and it...
