Now, it has prompted the San Joaquin Farm Bureau to send out a warning.
The first spotting of golden mussels was in October 2024. While its origin is unknown, experts assume it began spreading across the Central Valley from the Port of Stockton.
"I don't know that we'll eradicate them, but at least we need to control spread and do what we can to make sure that when we need infrastructure to pump water, whether it's for agriculture, for flood control, that the infrastructure is available and that it isn't plugged with these new muscles," Genasci added.
"That is a real big concern here in the county, given the way we are here near the delta," Genasci continued. "There are plenty of areas that are prone to flooding and so we need to make sure that the infrastructure is available and ready to roll when and if it's needed."
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors created a local golden mussel committee to help communicate better with state and affected areas in the county.
In the meantime, these small invaders are here to stay.
The county has also hired divers to clear underwater pipes to help maintain the situation. The county's task force is also looking into purchasing underwater rovers that can be used to check pipes, infrastructure and see how widespread the problem has become over the year.
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