Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.

Traveling with plants attached to your boat/trailer in Washington State is:

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.

Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.

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