Zebra and quagga mussels attach themselves to hard surfaces tightly like superglue and are very difficult to remove without high pressure, hot water.

Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.

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

Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.

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

Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.