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. AIS check stations at Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish open on April 23, 2016. Check this
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We’ve just released our annual report highlighting our 2015 Boat Inspection Program results. In 2015, we conducted a total of 8,949 watercraft inspections at Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. The inspected watercraft came from a total of 360 different waterbodies in 19 different states or provinces prior to launching at Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish in
The Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish Aquatic Invasive Species Check Stations closed for the season on 9/30/2015. Aquatic invasive species inspectors conducted over 8,000 inspections in 2015 in an effort to protect our local waterways. Inspections are still available by appointment. Call the Whatcom Boat Inspection Program at (360) 778-7975 for assistance. Thank you to
Boat inspection stations at Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish will be opening for the season starting on April 25, 2015. Inspectors will be checking both the interior and exterior of all watercraft to see that they are clean, drained, and dry (weather permitting) and are not at risk for transporting aquatic invasive species to our
Come to the Bloedel Donovan Gymnasium on Wednesday, April 15 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. to learn more about boating requirements for Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. Staff from the Lake Whatcom Management Program will be there to give a presentation on 2014 program results and will be available to answer questions about inspection and
We are looking for all types of watercraft for our 2015 Watercraft Inspector Training on April 15 and 16. Volunteers will provide their boats for new and returning staff to get familiar with boat parts and inspection procedures. We need a variety of boats including pleasure, fishing, PWCs, and ski or wakeboard boats. In exchange
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.
