The goal of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program is to protect Whatcom County's natural resources, infrastructure, recreation, wildlife, and economy from the impacts of aquatic invasive species by:
What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?
By educating all Whatcom County boaters and residents, the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to protect:
The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water.
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.
Inspectors will ask you where and when your watercraft was last used.
Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.
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