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California reduces Lake Oroville golden mussel measures
California is reducing protections aimed at preventing invasive golden mussels from entering Lake Oroville, following a new risk assessment indicating a lower threat to the reservoir. The state has ceased mandatory boat inspections and decontamination at Oroville’s launch sites, citing lower reproductive likelihood due to colder water temperatures and nutrient-poor conditions. Experts remain divided on whether eliminating precautions entirely is feasible, as invasive mussels can survive and spread via boats, posing ongoing risks to water infrastructure and ecosystems.
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