Traveling with plants attached to your boat/trailer in Washington State is:
Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.
Do you need to purchase an AIS permit at the beginning of each year's boating season?
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.
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.
Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.
Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.
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