If you have a non-motorized, hand-carried boat (kayak, canoe) do you need a permit to launch on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish?

The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water.

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

Aquatic invasive species can cause long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies.

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.