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This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. We want to take this opportunity to spread the word about the golden mussel, an invasive mollusk found in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in 2024. While the presence of golden mussels does not pose a public health and safety risk, they are a significant threat to California’s native species, ecosystems, and water infrastructure. These invasive mussels can clog water intakes and pipes, causing significant damage and disrupting our water supply. In response, we are partnering with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Water Resources, and local stakeholders to assess the infestation and prevent its spread.