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.

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

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

Traveling with plants attached to your boat/trailer in Washington State is:

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

In the state of Washington you can be fined for towing a boat/trailer on the road with plant fragments attached.