Congressman Jim Costa Leads Bipartisan Push for Emergency Funding to Combat Invasive Golden Mussels

Congressman Jim Costa and bipartisan colleagues urge emergency federal funding to combat invasive golden mussels in California waterways. - Golden mussels, first detected in 2024, have spread rapidly in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

- Infestations threaten water delivery to millions and over 4 million acres of farmland. - Kern and San Joaquin Counties have declared local states of emergency.

- Lawmakers call for expedited funding, federal coordination, and a national management plan. Without swift action, costs will escalate and critical water infrastructure may face catastrophic failures.