California wildlife officials detected an invasive species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta that threatens numerous ecosystems in the northern part of the state. On April 16, officials announced the Golden Mussel Task Force, a statewide interagency group aimed at curbing the spread of the invasive species. Agencies include the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Mussels.

Other golden mussels news:

• California Department of Water Resources: News release: Lake Oroville update: Stopping the spread of golden mussels
• Daily Mail (London, U.K.): Wealthy West Coast communities threatened by ‘paperclip-sized’ invasive species that could cause a plumbing disaster