Each mussel can spawn thousands of offspring
Source: SFGate
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Papan wrote. “... While some areas may not currently have the conditions that support the spread of invasive mussels, that may not be true tomorrow. That is why I believe AB 1772 is so important. By establishing a uniform management strategy, we can prevent the spread before it occurs rather than relying on a piecemeal approach, which may carry more risk and cost.”
This weekend, during the Fourth of July, the frontline to protect California’s vital waterways is on land. Inspectors across the state are keeping a vigilant watch on boats towed to dozens of lakes and reservoirs, including Lake Tahoe, looking for any indication they are carrying an unwanted and damaging visitor, the golden mussel.
