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Invasive Golden Mussel Detected at Silverwood Lake and Pyramid Lake

SACRAMENTO — The Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and California State Parkshave confirmed presence of the invasive golden mussel at Pyramid Lake in Los Angeles County and Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County. These lakes are thesouthernmost State Water Project (SWP) reservoirswhere golden musselshave been detected. The invasive species was recently discovered during a routine water test by DWR; in response, State Parks has updatedSilverwood Lake’s boat inspection protocols, effective immediately.Pyramid Lake, which is managed by DWR,implemented exit inspections following the discovery of quagga mussels in 2016.

September 12, 2025 Silverwood Lake SRA Read the Full News Release

Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Reopens Following Lake Fire

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY — California State Parks today announced the reopening of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) following a nearly month-long closure caused by the Lake Fire in late June. Visitors can now fully access the park via State Route (SR) 138, which was closed due to fire damage, and the main entrance, both of which have reopened. The highway will be subject to one-way traffic control on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. while Caltrans continues to repair the roadway.

July 24, 2025 Silverwood Lake SRA Read the Full News Release

Celebrate Memorial Day Safely and Responsibly in California’s Diverse and Abundant State Parks

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks invites Californians and visitors from around the world to kick off Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, safely and responsibly.

May 20, 2025 Calaveras Big Trees SP, Anza-Borrego Desert SP, Cardiff SB, Silverwood Lake SRA Read the Full News Release