Golden mussels are a dangerous new invader in California’s water supply. Also, a documentary about the oldest and largest ...

Officials are doing their best to shore up water systems infiltrated by invasive golden mussels, but a patchwork of oversight ...

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some ...

It sets a precedent that other states could follow. Officials pass sweeping new law targeting 'growing threat' wreaking havoc ...

Zebra mussels are similar to another invasive mollusk, the quagga mussel, which has not been detected in Colorado’s lakes and ...

The golden mussel’s appearance in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is its first confirmed detection in North America — and it has the potential to clog major water supply pumps. Why it matters ...

But golden mussels could be particularly problematic for water infrastructure and the Delta’s ecosystem if the species spreads and flourishes, said Andrew Rypel, ...

However, golden mussels are trying to move in on the California Delta, which is one of the most invaded habitats in the world. There are already about 185 invasive species living there, including ...

Invasive golden mussels found during pre-launch inspection at Lake Tahoe 00:32. ALPINE MEADOWS – Invasive golden mussels were intercepted during an inspection at a Lake Tahoe-area station ...

Golden mussels are tough and adaptable, capable of surviving in a wide range of temperatures. They spread quickly, threaten native species, and can increase nutrients in the water.

Golden mussels are filter-feeders, sucking in water and filtering out plankton and other microscopic bits of plant and animal life. Their proliferation can alter phosphorous and nitrogen levels in ...

RIO DE JANEIRO – The world's mightiest waterway, the Amazon River, is threatened by the most diminutive of foes — a tiny mussel invading from China. Since hitching its way to South America in ...