Boat decontaminations are conducted when a boat does not pass inspection and is thought to be carrying something that poses a threat to Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish. The Whatcom Aquatic Invasive Species Program is offering several different decontamination options for boaters depending on the level of decontamination required.
- For boats that are coming from local waterbodies and are found to be carrying plant fragments, inspectors will remove the fragment and clean the area in question onsite for no charge.
- For boats that require a higher level of decontamination or that may have been in infested waters, boat owners/operators will be required to have their boat professionally decontaminated by our staff for a fee of $25. The decontamination will involve the boat and its systems being flushed using 120 to 140 degree water to destroy any possible remaining invasive species that might pose a risk to Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish.
