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Golden Mussels, a $500K Hack, and the Colorado River Crisis — Feb 16, 2026

Golden Mussels, a $500K Hack, and the Colorado River Crisis — Feb 16, 2026

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This week: Golden mussels are spreading across the Central Valley with treatment costs hitting millions. The Colorado River is tracking toward its driest year on record. Sacramento's groundwater bank account looks healthy but the long-term forecast is sobering. Plus — Modesto demands equitable cost-sharing, Yolo votes for Prop 26 fees, and the DWR review process takes a friendlier tone. In the trends: rain vs snow worries, cybersecurity wake-up calls, well registration progress, and massive January recharge.

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