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:

What are inspectors looking and feeling for when they conduct a physical watercraft inspection?

Inspectors will only need to do a visual inspection of the exterior of the watercraft.

Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes.

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

No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.