SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. —

San Joaquin County is launching a task force to combat the spread of golden mussels, an invasive species threatening the local ecosystem and infrastructure, with the help of $20 million in state funding.

Deep beneath the Delta hides a threat to the ecosystem, as golden mussels, discovered in the area for the first time last year , are known for clogging pipes and harming native species.

"We want to just make sure that we're doing everything we can to stop the spread of golden mussels," said District 13 Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom.

The infestation, which has spread from San Joaquin County to Los Angeles, poses a significant threat to goods movement, infrastructure, and the environment.

"Here in San Joaquin County, you see the high concentration, but no

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