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

Quagga and zebra mussels came to North America in the ballast tanks and on the anchor chains of large, transoceanic ships that entered the Great Lakes.

Aquatic invasive species can cause long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies.

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

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.

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

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