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

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

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

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

What are inspectors looking and feeling for when they conduct a physical watercraft inspection?

What is the best way to dispose of aquatic plant fragments that you remove from your boat?

How do quagga and zebra mussels spread from an affected water body to another water body?