You decide to take your boat from Lake Samish to Lake Terrell. How can you help prevent the spread of Asian clams between these two lakes?

The goal of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program is to protect Whatcom County's natural resources, infrastructure, recreation, wildlife, and economy from the impacts of aquatic invasive species by:

Zebra and quagga mussels can create long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies and clog water intake structures.

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.

What are inspectors looking and feeling for when they conduct a physical watercraft inspection?

Inspectors rely on both your answers to survey questions as well as a visual and physical inspection of the watercraft to make their risk determination.