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

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.

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

It only takes one plant fragment to start a new population of Eurasian watermilfoil.

Cleaning and drying are necessary for which of the following?

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

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