We've just released our annual report highlighting results from our fifth season of watercraft inspections to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species to Whatcom County waters. In 2016, we conducted a total of 9,571 watercraft inspections at Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. The inspected watercraft came from a total of 256 different water bodies
The Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish Aquatic Invasive Species Check Stations closed for the season on 9/30/2016. Aquatic invasive species inspectors conducted over 9,000 inspections in 2016 in an effort to protect our local waterways. Inspections will be available intermittently at Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish through 10/31/2016. Call the Whatcom Boat Inspection Program at
Boat inspection stations at Bloedel Donovan, South Bay, and Lake Samish are open for the 2016 season. Inspectors will be checking both the interior and exterior of all watercraft to see that they are clean, drained, and dry and are not at risk for transporting aquatic invasive species to our local waters. Permits are required
Boat inspection stations at Bloedel Donovan, South Bay, and Lake Samish will be opening for the season starting on April 23, 2016. Inspectors will be checking both the interior and exterior of all watercraft to see that they are clean, drained, and dry and are not at risk for transporting aquatic invasive species to our
We are looking for all types of watercraft for our 2016 Watercraft Inspector Training on April 13, 14, and 18. Volunteers will provide their boats for new and returning staff to get familiar with boat parts and inspection and decontamination procedures. We need a variety of boats including pleasure, fishing, PWCs, and ski or wakeboard
2016 aquatic invasive species (AIS) permits are now available. Call (360) 778-7975 to schedule an appointment to get your watercraft inspected. Interested in hosting a group inspection in your neighborhood? Call (360) 778-7975 to schedule a group inspection with us. AISÂ check stations at Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish open on April 23, 2016. Check this
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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.
Whatcom Boat Inspection Hotline
(360) 778-7975
City of Bellingham – Public Works
Aquatic Invasive Species Program
g.pw.ais@cob.org
Send us comments or feedback on the
watercraft inspection program.
The Whatcom Aquatic Invasive Species Program is a joint project of Whatcom County, the City of Bellingham, and the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District.
