Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.

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:

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

Zebra and quagga mussels impact recreational opportunities by:

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.