Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.

Quagga and zebra mussels came to North America in the ballast tanks and on the anchor chains of large, transoceanic ships that entered the Great Lakes.

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.

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

What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?

If you get a wire seal attached to your boat and trailer when leaving Lake Whatcom, and then come back to Lake Whatcom another day with the tether still intact, will you need to stop at a staffed inspection station?