Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes?

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:

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

Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes.

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.

No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.