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

By educating all Whatcom County boaters and residents, the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to protect:

No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.

Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.

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

People who live on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish and keep their boat on the lake and never take it anywhere else do not need to buy an AIS Permit or to get their watercraft inspected.