If not managed properly, invasive species in California could further harm local ecology, damage infrastructure and impact economic activity, state officials and experts said during a virtual briefing Thursday.

The golden mussel and the glassy-winged sharpshooter were among invasive species discussed in the briefing by representatives from the California Natural Resources Agency, Department of Water Resources, Department of Food and Agriculture, and the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

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