Officials said the boat launches at Pardee Reservoir, the primary source of water for the district, will not open in February as previously scheduled. Meanwhile, the launches at the Camanche Reservoir, which have been closed since November, will stay closed until further notice.
EBMUD announced the measures to prevent the spread of the golden mussel, which originated in Southeast Asia and is described as "highly invasive."
Golden mussels. CDFWThe golden mussel is known to colonize on hard surfaces such as water intakes. Mussels can also clog pipes and damage equipment, including boat motors. Known to reproduce and mature at a rapid rate, the mussel forms dense colonies and can consume large quantities of microscopic plants and animals that native species and sport fish feed on.
"Without containment, golden mussels are likely to spread to other freshwater bodies in California, and to other ports and inland waters of North America, and abroad," the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a statement on Oct. 31.
Officials said the closures apply to all boats, kayaks, canoes and other vessels, but long term campers who have not removed their boats from EBMUD waters since 2024 are exempt. Meanwhile, some boat rentals through ExplorUS remain available.
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