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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.

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.