Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.

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

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

By educating all Whatcom County boaters and residents, the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to protect:

Do you need to purchase an AIS permit at the beginning of each year's boating season?

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