State genetic labs confirm golden mussel in Bay‑Delta; agencies ramp up eDNA surveillance Department of Water Resources and partner labs confirmed Limnoperna fortunei (golden mussel) in the San Francisco Estuary in October 2024 and reported coordinated eDNA/qPCR surveillance and a planned SENTRI early‑warning program combining targeted qPCR and metabarcoding.

California's waters are facing a new threat as the invasive golden mussel has been confirmed in the Bay-Delta, prompting a rapid response and innovative surveillance strategies.

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Minnesota DNR conducts health pilot on wild turkey populations amid rising disease concerns DNR's health pilot project investigates disease in wild turkeys while assessing population health.

Minnesota is taking a proactive approach to wildlife health, launching a pilot project to assess the health of wild turkeys amid rising disease concerns and environmental contamination.

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Small satellites are monitoring ocean conditions from space The innovative satellite is providing researchers with unparalleled data on ocean phenomena, particularly algae blooms.

Small satellites are monitoring ocean conditions from space: The innovative satellite is providing researchers with unparalleled data on ocean phenomena, particularly algae blooms.

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New information on our #CapacityBuilding workshop!
This is an excellent opportunity for experts in our joint action to gather and exchange knowledge on #WastewaterSurveillance and #EnvironmentalSurveillance tools.
We explicitly invite participants from #LMIC to join for free!