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

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

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

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

Zebra and quagga mussels can create long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies and clog water intake structures.

How can Asian clams be transported between waterbodies?

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