Golden Mussels Caught Before Spread | California News

A boat docked at Mello Marine was found covered in invasive golden mussels, a major threat to Folsom Lake and beyond. Originating from the Delta and headed to Oregon, the vessel was already tagged and cleaned — but inspectors spotted mussels everywhere. Authorities are now quarantining it for 30 days and decontaminating it to prevent further spread. This incident underscores the urgent need for vigilant inspections to stop these invaders from taking over our waterways before they’re too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b50d6bf2c3fa524a