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.

Inspectors will ask you where and when your watercraft was last used.

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

Zebra and quagga mussels can create long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies and clog water intake structures.

Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.

Adult quagga and zebra mussels can survive out of the water for up to 30 days.