Lake Oroville

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A new bill would fund a task force to help stop golden mussels from spreading through California’s water systems.

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Golden mussels threaten California’s water infrastructure. They’ve reached the Delta, now, Lake Oroville is permanently inspecting every vessel before launch.

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State officials are working urgently to keep invasive golden mussels out of Lake Oroville, a key reservoir in California’s water system. If their microscopic larvae reach the lake, they could clog pipelines and disrupt water delivery to millions downstream.

A recent report from California water officials warns state leadership that California should expect to see more extreme weather conditions in the next year. In its new water year report, it says leaders must prepare for future extreme heat and flash flooding events.

The first-ever siren test in Paradise will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow, while some residents welcome the drill others question its value. Also, officials say they may not need to increase water releases as Lake Oroville nears capacity, and the Butte County Board of Supervisors scheduled a hearing on June 27 to look more thoroughly at the county's budget.