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:

Once an aquatic invasive species becomes established in a waterbody, it becomes increasingly difficult and costly to manage the population.

Traveling with plants attached to your boat/trailer in Washington State is:

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

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

You decide to take your boat from Lake Samish to Lake Terrell. How can you help prevent the spread of Asian clams between these two lakes?