Once an aquatic invasive species becomes established in a waterbody, it becomes increasingly difficult and costly to manage the population.

Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes.

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

Zebra and quagga mussels attach themselves to hard surfaces tightly like superglue and are very difficult to remove without high pressure, hot water.

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

Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes?