Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.

By educating all Whatcom County boaters and residents, the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to protect:

Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.

Do you need to purchase an AIS permit at the beginning of each year's boating season?

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

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: