People who live on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish and keep their boat on the lake and never take it anywhere else do not need to buy an AIS Permit or to get their watercraft inspected.

What is the best way to dispose of aquatic plant fragments that you remove from your boat?

A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.

Traveling with plants attached to your boat/trailer in Washington State is:

Aquatic invasive species can cause long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies.

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