The goal of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program is to protect Whatcom County's natural resources, infrastructure, recreation, wildlife, and economy from the impacts of aquatic invasive species by:

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 create long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies and clog water intake structures.

How can Asian clams be transported between waterbodies?

Inspectors will ask you where and when your watercraft was last used.

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.

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