Do Your Part

We need your help to protect Whatcom County waters. Together, we can stop the spread of aquatic invasive species and protect our environment, our drinking water supply, and our way of life.

Boat Inspections

Boat inspections and permits are required for boats launching at Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. Boat owners can choose between several day pass or annual permit options.

Prepare Your Boat

Boats, boat trailers, kayaks, canoes, and rowboats can easily transport aquatic invasive species from one waterbody to another if they are not cleaned, drained, and dried.

AIS Awareness

Where zebra and quagga mussels have become established, they’ve done billions of dollars in damage and estimated annual control costs are at least $1 billion nationwide.

Volunteer Your Boat for Our Watercraft Inspector Training and Earn a Discount!

With 2025 boating season quickly approaching, we are seeking interested boaters to volunteer their vessels for our annual staff training. Volunteers will provide their boats for new and returning staff to get familiar with

Volunteer Your Boat for Our Watercraft Inspector Training and Earn a Discount!