Rachel Becker
@ra-becks.bsky.social
Water reporter @CALmatters.org
As the golden mussel takes hold in the Delta in the year since they were first discovered, the economic consequences loom large.
"It’s totally devastating,” said boat mechanic Fred Vijsma. “What do we do? How do we fix this? We don’t want to leave our boats.”
calmatters.org/environment/...
"It’s totally devastating,” said boat mechanic Fred Vijsma. “What do we do? How do we fix this? We don’t want to leave our boats.”
calmatters.org/environment/...
November 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
As the golden mussel takes hold in the Delta in the year since they were first discovered, the economic consequences loom large.
"It’s totally devastating,” said boat mechanic Fred Vijsma. “What do we do? How do we fix this? We don’t want to leave our boats.”
calmatters.org/environment/...
"It’s totally devastating,” said boat mechanic Fred Vijsma. “What do we do? How do we fix this? We don’t want to leave our boats.”
calmatters.org/environment/...
I spoke with boat owners, marina operators, divers who inspect irrigation pipes, local leaders and more. And it's becoming increasingly clear that golden mussels are upending life in the Delta, where residents feel abandoned by state efforts to stop the spread.
calmatters.org/environment/...
calmatters.org/environment/...
November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I spoke with boat owners, marina operators, divers who inspect irrigation pipes, local leaders and more. And it's becoming increasingly clear that golden mussels are upending life in the Delta, where residents feel abandoned by state efforts to stop the spread.
calmatters.org/environment/...
calmatters.org/environment/...