Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.
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.
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?
If you have a non-motorized, hand-carried boat (kayak, canoe) do you need a permit to launch on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish?
Inspectors rely on both your answers to survey questions as well as a visual and physical inspection of the watercraft to make their risk determination.
What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?
Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.
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