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Episode 425
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Why Are Golden Mussels Threatening Lakes and Dams?
Season 2025
Episode 419
First detected in California last fall, invasive golden mussels are now spreading, clogging pipes and damaging infrastructure. With no eradication plan or funding, officials rely on inspections and public cooperation to stop their advance into new lakes and reservoirs.
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