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:

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.

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

How do quagga and zebra mussels spread from an affected water body to another water body?

A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.

Inspectors will ask you where and when your watercraft was last used.