State regulators Friday renewed their warning against the invasive golden mussel after confirming their presence in Southern California lake.
The invasive species, often resembling edible mussels in dark brown or gold colors, were found at Pyramid Lake in Los Angeles County and Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County, according to the Department of Water Resources and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The golden mussel consumes large amounts of aquatic plants on which California’s native species and fish depend. And as they colonize on hard surfaces, they can clog pipes and prevent smooth water flow while damaging watercraft motors and the engines…