Golden mussels continue to spread across California months after the invasive species was first discovered in the state, but water districts in Kern County are now getting their first look at what may actually work to keep them under control.
Scientists say they are learning more about how to fight the mussels, and one of the biggest testing grounds is in Kern County.
Dr. West Bishop, principal scientist of applied water management at SePRO Scientific, is working with the Arvin-Edison Water Storage District on one of California’s first large-scale treatment programs targeting golden mussels…