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Kern County is battling an invasive golden mussel crisis, with costs skyrocketing to $7.3 million and projections hitting $36 million annually—urgent action is needed!

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Kern County extends local emergency for invasive golden mussels as agencies report millions in costs
Kern County extended its local emergency for golden mussels for 60 days after staff reported $7.3 million in current costs and water agencies warned remediation could reach $36 million annually; staff asked the state to declare a statewide emergency to unlock funding.
citizenportal.ai
July 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Kern County has declared a local state of emergency as invasive golden mussels threaten water infrastructure, leading to millions in unexpected costs for local districts.

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Kern County declares local emergency over invasive golden mussels, seeks state and federal help
The Board unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming a local state of emergency after county staff and water districts reported golden mussel infestations in the California Aqueduct and local canals, citing immediate operational risks and millions in emergency spending by local water agencies.
citizenportal.ai
May 15, 2026 at 5:52 AM