New Zealand mudsnails found at Lake Padden

City of Bellingham and Whatcom County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program staff have recently discovered invasive New Zealand mudsnails (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) in Lake Padden and are working to determine the extent of the infestation and develop a coordinated long-term response plan. To prevent the spread of this prohibited species to other water bodies, AIS staff urge anyone coming