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An invasive species called nutria have been found in Stockton, 16 miles north of the nearest known nutria population, the CDFW says. A majority of nutria have been found in Merced County. Here's how to report nutria if you see one: http://bit.ly/2WpCKRa | FOX26

Nutria are plaguing our waterways in the Valley, causing costly damage to canals, levees, wetlands, and crops. I chaired a Livestock and Foreign Agriculture hearing last fall to stress the importance of addressing the issue. I’m pleased the House voted today to pass legislation I introduced with Rep. Harder (CA-10), which will provide needed funding to eradicate and control the population growth of nutria in California and across the country. | Congressman Jim Costa