Zebra and quagga mussels impact recreational opportunities by:

Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes.

Traveling with plants attached to your boat/trailer in Washington State is:

You decide to take your boat from Lake Samish to Lake Terrell. How can you help prevent the spread of Asian clams between these two lakes?

No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.

Inspectors rely on both your answers to survey questions as well as a visual and physical inspection of the watercraft to make their risk determination.