FOLSOM, Calif. – Starting Monday, April 14, 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will implement a mandatory vessel inspection and quarantine program for all trailered or motorized boats launching at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine, in a proactive effort to prevent the spread of golden mussels, an invasive aquatic species recently discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta—the first known occurrence in North America.
Golden mussels pose a major threat to California’s waterways, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Their rapid spread can clog water systems, impact power generation, degrade water quality, and damage native aquatic habitats.
A media availability will be held this afternoon at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA). Interested media outlets must RSVP by emailing [email protected]…