Invasive Non-Native Golden Mussel Discovered in the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta
SACRAMENTO — Golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive, non-native freshwater bivalve, was recently discovered in the Port of Stockton by California Department of Water Resources staff while conducting routine operations. Golden mussels have also been identified at O’Neill Forebay in Merced County after undergoing genetic testing for confirmation.