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?
The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water.
Inspectors will only need to do a visual inspection of the exterior of the watercraft.
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:
By educating all Whatcom County boaters and residents, the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to protect:
What are the three important steps for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species that should be done every time you go boating?
What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?
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