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Golden Mussels Detected at Lake Tahoe: Urgent Warning Issued

6/2/2025

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In a concerning discovery, invasive golden mussels were intercepted on a boat at the Alpine Meadows inspection station, marking their first appearance in Lake Tahoe. The 65-foot vessel is now quarantined, as officials sound the alarm about the potential ecological threat. They urge all visitors to "Clean, Drain, and Dry" their watercraft to safeguard the region.

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In a concerning discovery, invasive golden mussels were intercepted on a boat at the Alpine Meadows inspection station, marking their first appearance in Lake Tahoe. The 65-foot vessel is now quarantined, as officials sound the alarm about the potential ecological threat. They urge all visitors to "Clean, Drain, and Dry" their watercraft to safeguard the region.