Lake Tahoe inspectors intercept vessel with Golden Mussels

Lake Tahoe inspectors intercept golden mussel-infested boat

On Friday, Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors found invasive golden mussels on a boat at the Alpine Meadows inspection station in California.

Lake Tahoe inspectors intercept vessel with Golden Mussels

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. — Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors on Friday identified highly invasive golden mussels on a vessel at the Alpine Meadows, Calif. inspection station. This is the first interception of the new invasive species by Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors since their first detection in North America in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in October, 2024. “Golden mussels pose an extreme threat to Lake Tahoe and the waters of the r…

Lake Tahoe Inspectors Intercept Vessel with Golden Mussels

Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. — Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors on Friday identified highly invasive golden mussels on a vessel at the Alpine Meadows, Calif. inspection station. This is the first interception of the new invasive species by Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors since their first detection in North America in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in October, […] The post Lake Tahoe Inspectors Intercept Vessel with Golden Mussels appeared f…

A Close Call at Tahoe

Sierra REC Magazine A Close Call at Tahoe Lake Tahoe Inspectors Intercept Vessel with Golden MusselsAt first glance, watercraft inspections might seem like just another delay on your way to a great day on the lake. But last week’s discovery at the Alpine Meadows inspection station reminds us why these extra steps are so critical: a 65-foot vessel was found carrying golden mussels, one of the most destructive aquatic invasive species in North Ame…