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

What is the best way to dispose of aquatic plant fragments that you remove from your boat?

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?

A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.

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?

All of our education and outreach efforts are designed to help the public to understand the threat that invasive species pose to Whatcom County waters and steps they can take to help prevent their spread.