California’s water infrastructure is facing a new threat—one that’s tiny, invasive, and alarmingly fast-spreading. Golden mussels, native to Asia, were first detected in the Delta in 2024 and have spread to several California waterbodies hydrologically connected to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, including San Luis Reservoir. These invaders pose a serious risk to water delivery systems across the state, including those serving Santa Clara County.
Why golden mussels are a threat
By the Valley Water Youth Commission
How would you inspire your community to save water in just 60 seconds? That’s the challenge for middle and high school students in our Every Drop Counts Video Contest.
We are hosting our first-ever video contest for middle and high school students, and the theme is water conservation. Students are invited to grab the mic, show off their creativity, and inspire their community to protect one of our most important resources, water!
The annual César Chávez Day has long represented more than the life of one person. It is a moment to recognize the broader fight for dignity, fair treatment, and the rights of farmworkers and working people whose labor sustains our communities.
