What are the three important steps for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species that should be done every time you go boating?

Zebra and quagga mussels impact recreational opportunities by:

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

Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.

It only takes one plant fragment to start a new population of Eurasian watermilfoil.

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.