Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.
Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.
Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.
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?
The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water.
Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes.
In the state of Washington you can be fined for towing a boat/trailer on the road with plant fragments attached.
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