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.

Cleaning and drying are necessary for which of the following?

Zebra and quagga mussels can create long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies and clog water intake structures.

Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.

If a bait well or a hold on your boat has water in it, but the water looks clean, do you still need to drain and dry the hold before launching your boat?

If you get a wire seal attached to your boat and trailer when leaving Lake Whatcom, and then come back to Lake Whatcom another day with the tether still intact, will you need to stop at a staffed inspection station?