freshwater mussel recorded September 24, 2026 in Oakland.1 Unionid mussels need stable flow, calcium-rich water, and clean sediment to build shells and filter-feed; they are heavily protected under the Endangered Species Act across multiple species and their presence flags water conditions worth monitoring.1
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