Golden invasive mussels threat response in California water systems.

California AB2032 addresses the threat of golden invasive mussels in water systems. The bill mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop guidance for agencies operating water supply systems to create control plans. It exempts scientific research on mussel prevention and control from certain permits. The bill also requires the department to update spatial distribution maps of infested water bodies and exempts agencies with approved control plans from permit requirements for mussel removal and dead mussel use in research.

Golden invasive mussels threat response in California water systems.

California AB2032 addresses the threat of golden invasive mussels in water systems. The bill mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop guidance for agencies operating water supply systems to create control plans. It exempts scientific research on mussel prevention and control from certain permits. The bill also requires the department to update spatial distribution maps of infested water bodies and exempts agencies with approved control plans from permit requirements for mussel removal and dead mussel use in research.