golden mussels Archives - Stocktonia News

A close-up of a surface covered with clusters of small mussel shells, interspersed with yellowish seaweed, in a coastal environment.

New California law cuts red tape to stop golden mussel invasion. Next, action shifts to Congress

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Oct. 13, 2026, 7:31 a.m.Oct. 13, 2026, 7:31 a.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Golden Mussel Response Act, authored by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, into law.

Close-up of a textured surface covered with dark shells and green vegetation, with a calm blue water background.

Can anything stop invasive golden mussels? A test project in Stockton may provide an answer

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Aug. 14, 2026, 8:18 a.m.Aug. 14, 2026, 8:18 a.m.

Close-up of a textured surface covered with dark shells and green vegetation, with a calm blue water background.

California to spend $6 million fighting golden mussels. Will feds help too?

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia July 2, 2026, 9:32 a.m.July 2, 2026, 9:32 a.m.

A close-up of a surface covered with clusters of small mussel shells, interspersed with yellowish seaweed, in a coastal environment.

Golden mussels pose ‘immediate threat’ to Stockton’s water supply, official warns

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 26, 2026, 6:00 a.m.June 25, 2026, 11:33 a.m.

Small mussels arranged on a surface and inside a divided Petri dish with a ruler at the top.

California scales back golden mussel safeguards at vital Lake Oroville reservoir, alarming experts

by Rachel Becker • CalMatters June 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m.June 14, 2026, 2:50 p.m.

A cluster of dark brown mussels held by gloved hands.

San Joaquin County declares local emergency over invasive golden mussels

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia April 29, 2026, 6:00 a.m.April 28, 2026, 3:30 p.m.

Close-up of a nutria with brown fur and large orange teeth.

Nutria study suggests ‘intentional introduction’ of giant rodents into the Delta

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia April 21, 2026, 9:02 a.m.May 6, 2026, 10:39 p.m.

Dog sniffing the propeller of an outboard motor on a boat.

Meet the mussel-sniffing dogs that could save California from a Delta invader

by Rachel Becker • CalMatters July 16, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 2:32 p.m.

Small mussels arranged on a surface and inside a divided Petri dish with a ruler at the top.

Invasive golden mussels first found in Stockton may bring action from Congress

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 5, 2025, 9:39 a.m.April 23, 2026, 2:32 p.m.

Mussels measured with a digital caliper reading 27.64 mm on a yellow surface.

Camanche Reservoir bans private boats, kayaks to prevent golden mussel invasion

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 28, 2025, 9:50 a.m.April 23, 2026, 2:32 p.m.