Golden Mussel Photo courtesy of the Department of Water Resources
July 8, 2026 – By Caleb Hampton – The spread of golden mussels in California has alarmed farmers this year as the invasive species established itself in waterways across much of the state.
In the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the freshwater mollusks began obstructing irrigation systems that sustain billions of dollars’ worth of tree nuts, winegrapes, tomatoes and other crops…