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Committee asks Fish & Wildlife for plan after detection of invasive golden mussel; agency says task force formed

Budget Subcommittee No. 2 · May 21, 2025
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Summary

Senators asked the Department of Fish and Wildlife about a recently detected invasive freshwater bivalve (golden mussel). DFW officials said they have convened an interagency task force, are coordinating with partners and will follow up with details on funding and the possibility of repurposing quagga/zebra mussel funds to respond.

Senators asked the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) about a recent detection of the invasive “golden mussel” in California waterways and whether existing funding for quagga and zebra mussel prevention can be repurposed.

DFW fiscal and program staff said the department has created a…

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