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Invasive Golden Mussels Discovered at Folsom Lake Boat

5/8/2025

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In a crucial move to safeguard California's ecosystems, state park officials found invasive golden mussels on a boat at Folsom Lake. The vessel, hailing from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, was promptly quarantined. With nearly 5,000 boats inspected since the program's inception, this effort underscores the ongoing battle against ecological threats.

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Story summary

In a crucial move to safeguard California's ecosystems, state park officials found invasive golden mussels on a boat at Folsom Lake. The vessel, hailing from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, was promptly quarantined. With nearly 5,000 boats inspected since the program's inception, this effort underscores the ongoing battle against ecological threats.