FRIANT, Calif. (FOX26) — As summer holidays approach and temperatures rise, state wildlife officials are urging boaters and other recreationists to watch for golden mussels that can cling to equipment and spread between waterways.
The invasive mussels, which originated in eastern countries, multiply quickly and can damage boats and infrastructure, reduce water flow and lead to costly repairs.
The first record of golden mussels in North America was in the San Joaquin Valley, where they were discovered in Merced County in 2024…