Aquatic invasive species can cause long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies.
Zebra and quagga mussels can create long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies and clog water intake structures.
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:
Quagga and zebra mussels came to North America in the ballast tanks and on the anchor chains of large, transoceanic ships that entered the Great Lakes.
Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes.
What are the three important steps for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species that should be done every time you go boating?
No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.
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