A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.

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.

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

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

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

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