Federal and California state officials announced Monday a set of new inspection and quarantine requirements for the launch of boats at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine later this month. The rules are aimed at preventing an infestation of golden mussels, which were recently identified in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and that “pose a significant threat to the ecological health of all waters of the state, its water conveyance systems, infrastructure, and water quality,” California State Parks said. Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine in the Auburn State Recreation Area will be temporarily closed to all trailered or motorized vessel launching for a month, from April 14 until May 14.

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• California State Parks: News release: California State Parks to implement new boat launching requirements for golden mussel prevention at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine
• Folsom Times (Calif.): Inspections, 30-day quarantines ahead for Folsom Lake boaters to launch
• CBS Sacramento: New Folsom Lake boat regulations aim to prevent spread of golden mussels