We've just released our annual report highlighting results from our seventh season of watercraft inspections to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species to Whatcom County waters. In 2018, we conducted a total of 12,444 watercraft inspections at Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. The inspected watercraft came from a total of 267 different water bodies
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
September 30th marks the end of the 2018 summer boating season for the Whatcom Boat Inspection Program. Aquatic invasive species inspectors conducted over 12,000 inspections in 2018 in an effort to protect our local waterways. Inspections will be available intermittently at Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish through the month of October, weather permitting. Call the
Boat inspection stations at Bloedel Donovan, South Bay, and Lake Samish will be opening for the season starting on April 21, 2018. 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 2018 Watercraft Inspector Training on April 11 and 12. 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 boats.
2018 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. AIS check stations at Bloedel Donovan, South Bay, and Lake Samish open for the season
We’ve just released our annual report highlighting results from our sixth season of watercraft inspections to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species to Whatcom County waters. In 2017, we conducted a total of 12,150 watercraft inspections at Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. The inspected watercraft came from a total of 285 different water bodies
Parking will be limited Feb. 15 - Feb. 28 The Bloedel Donovan boat launch at Lake Whatcom will be unavailable from Feb. 15 through Feb. 28 for construction. The City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department will be replacing the floating docks and piling. The existing facility is antiquated, damaged and beyond its intended design
September 30th marked the end of the 2017 summer boating season for the Whatcom Boat Inspection Program. Aquatic invasive species inspectors conducted over 12,000 inspections in 2017 in an effort to protect our local waterways. Inspections will be available intermittently at Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish through the month of October, weather permitting. Call the
Boat inspection stations at Bloedel Donovan, South Bay, and Lake Samish will be opening for the season starting on April 22, 2017. 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 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.
