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...
MONGABAY: The blobby little sea squirt that stowed away across the Pacific to California Mongabay Ecosystems May 27, 2025Scientists discover the invasive sea squirt Corella japonica in California, raising concerns over its impact on marine ecosystems and the challenges of managing invasive species.
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...
CAL MATTERS: The high cost of fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed alpine lake still murky after decades of efforts Cal Matters Policy and regulationWater quality March 19, 2025Reporting by Julie Cart, Data analysis by Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their...
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...
SCIENCE IN SHORT: Tap Dancing Through Data for Delta Drought Insights: An Interview with Rosemary Hartman Ashleigh Papp EcosystemsNotebook News and FeaturesScience Podcasts October 15, 2024The San Francisco Estuary watershed is characterized by periods of both wet and dry. But the dry seems to be...
USBR: Fish release tries to tip the scales in favor of endangered species Bureau of Reclamation News Colorado River September 13, 2024By the Bureau of Reclamation Late this spring, more than 2,400 endangered fish made a 700-mile journey that ended in...
REPORT SUMMARY: The Science of Non-native Species in a Dynamic Delta Maven EcosystemsReports September 5, 2024The Delta is home to over 200 non-native species and is among the world’s most invaded estuaries. These species, introduced...
USBR: Innovative effort to restore native Apache trout gets a boost Bureau of Reclamation News Colorado River August 20, 2024From the Bureau of Reclamation: On the surface, stocking more of the invasive fish you are trying to remove might...
USBR: Straining against invasion: Updated duplex strainer baskets installed alongside new UV light technology at Glen Canyon Dam to continue the fight against quagga mussels Bureau of Reclamation News Colorado RiverEcosystems February 27, 2024From the Bureau of the Reclamation: If left unattended, quagga mussels can cause extensive harm to a facility and the...
SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: Managing the spread of phragmites in Suisun Marsh Maven Delta scienceScience December 14, 2023With many more non-native species than native species, the Delta is considered the most invaded estuary in the world. Climate...
