Quagga and zebra mussels came to North America in the ballast tanks and on the anchor chains of large, transoceanic ships that entered the Great Lakes.

Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.

What are inspectors looking and feeling for when they conduct a physical watercraft inspection?

Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.

Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes?

If you boat on a lake infested with Eurasian watermilfoil or other aquatic weeds, what is the best way to prevent the plants from spreading somewhere else?

If a bait well or a hold on your boat has water in it, but the water looks clean, do you still need to drain and dry the hold before launching your boat?