People who live on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish and keep their boat on the lake and never take it anywhere else do not need to buy an AIS Permit or to get their watercraft inspected.

Zebra and quagga mussels impact recreational opportunities by:

Adult quagga and zebra mussels can survive out of the water for up to 30 days.

Cleaning and drying are necessary for which of the following?

Aquatic invasive species can cause long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies.

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