Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.
All of our education and outreach efforts are designed to help the public to understand the threat that invasive species pose to Whatcom County waters and steps they can take to help prevent their spread.
If you get a wire seal attached to your boat and trailer when leaving Lake Whatcom, and then come back to Lake Whatcom another day with the tether still intact, will you need to stop at a staffed inspection station?
Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.
Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes?
If you have a non-motorized, hand-carried boat (kayak, canoe) do you need a permit to launch on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish?
Once an aquatic invasive species becomes established in a waterbody, it becomes increasingly difficult and costly to manage the population.
Time's up