The golden mussels were found on a 65-foot vessel that went through the Alpine Meadows inspection station on Friday. That boat will be held under quarantine until officials deem it risk-free.
"Golden mussels pose an extreme threat to Lake Tahoe and the waters of the region and it is critical that everyone stay vigilant and always Clean, Drain, and Dry all watercraft and equipment when visiting new areas," said Dennis Zabaglo, the aquatic invasive species program manager for the TRPA.
TRPAThis comes after golden mussels were discovered at the Port of Stockton, marking the first such discovery in North America.
Some areas, such as Folsom Lake, mandate that boats must go through a 30-day quarantine before entering the water.
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