What are the three important steps for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species that should be done every time you go boating?

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

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

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:

In the state of Washington you can be fined for towing a boat/trailer on the road with plant fragments attached.

All of our education and outreach efforts are designed to help the public to understand the threat that invasive species pose to Whatcom County waters and steps they can take to help prevent their spread.