January 27, 2026
Recreation | Water and Wildlife
The Sacramento Bee - To fight the golden mussel, California counties need a coordinated approach
In this Sacramento Bee op-ed Calaveras County Supervisor and RCRC Delegate Amanda Folendorf addressing the rapid spread of the invasive golden mussel. Folendorf outlines the serious threats the species poses to California’s water infrastructure, environment, and economy, and calls on state leaders to move beyond a patchwork of local rules toward a unified, statewide strategy to slow its spread.