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

Quagga and zebra mussels came to North America in the ballast tanks and on the anchor chains of large, transoceanic ships that entered the Great Lakes.

If you have a non-motorized, hand-carried boat (kayak, canoe) do you need a permit to launch on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish?

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

What are the three important steps for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species that should be done every time you go boating?

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