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.

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

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.

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

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

What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?