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

The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water.

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

Do you need to purchase an AIS permit at the beginning of each year's boating season?

What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?

The goal of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program is to protect Whatcom County's natural resources, infrastructure, recreation, wildlife, and economy from the impacts of aquatic invasive species by: