The proposed ordinance would give officials more power to inspect boats and issue penalties to prevent a costly mussel ...

Lake Oroville in Northern California’s Butte County is one of the state’s most important reservoirs. It’s part of a ...

Inspectors at Lake Tahoe recently discovered a new aquatic invasive species on a boat before it launched, sparking regional concerns. Officials say the incident serves as a reminder that people across ...

Golden mussels, an invasive species that officials across the country have been worried about for years, invaded North America for the first time through the Port of Stockton.

As the Lake Tahoe Region approaches one of the area’s most popular boating holidays, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA ...

Golden mussels, for example, can still thrive in waters with lower calcium levels. Golden mussels are also quite hardy and can survive up to 10 days without water.

Invasive and non-native golden mussels were discovered in Port Stockton, with officials calling it a "significant immediate threat" and the first known discovery of the species in North America.

Golden mussels, a highly invasive species, were found on a boat at Lake Tahoe, marking the first instance in the area. The mussels, originally from China, were first detected in North America in ...

Golden Mussels are edible when cooked, however they have been found to contain harmful bacteria that can negatively affect humans, according to Science Direct. Mussel Detections in California ...

Golden mussels pose a significant threat to the ecological health of all waters in California, officials said. Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked municipal and industrial water ...

“Golden mussels pose an extreme threat to Lake Tahoe and the waters of the region,” said Dennis Zabaglo, TRPA aquatic invasive species program manager.