Aquatic invasive species can cause long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies.
Inspectors will only need to do a visual inspection of the exterior of the watercraft.
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:
Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.
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.
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?
Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes.
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