Zebra and quagga mussels impact recreational opportunities by:

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

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

Adult quagga and zebra mussels can survive out of the water for up to 30 days.

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

No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.