SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY (KCRA) — Deep beneath the California Delta lurks a growing threat to the region's delicate ecosystem.

The battle against invasive quagga mussels at Lake Mead is continuing and two more types of the mollusks have been detected — ...

According to the DWR, if left unchecked, the invasive golden mussels can alter aquatic ecosystems by filter-feeding on planktonic algae and changing the habitat structure which can damage fisheries.

The tiny freshwater mollusks, which have already laid siege to waterways of southern South America, were found at Rough and ...

Invasive zebra mussels now found in upper Colorado River. What does it mean for Lake Mead? Read more from The Nevada ...

Wildlife officials have found invasive golden mussels at both Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County and Pyramid Lake in Los Angeles County as the disruptive and rapidly breeding bivalves continues ...

As highly-invasive golden mussels spread across California waterways, officials are urging boaters to take thorough precautions to avoid introducing the species to unaffected waters over the busy ...

Golden mussels pose a growing threat to California’s water systems and aquatic ecosystems. The species was first discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta last year and have now been found in ...

San Joaquin County is addressing the spread of golden mussels with a new task force and state funding to protect the ...