If a bait well or a hold on your boat has water in it, but the water looks clean, do you still need to drain and dry the hold before launching your boat?
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.
Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.
By educating all Whatcom County boaters and residents, the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to protect:
Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.
A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.
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