Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.
How do quagga and zebra mussels spread from an affected water body to another water body?
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:
Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.
Adult quagga and zebra mussels can survive out of the water for up to 30 days.
The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water.
Once an aquatic invasive species becomes established in a waterbody, it becomes increasingly difficult and costly to manage the population.
Time's up