Do Your Part

We need your help to protect Whatcom County waters. Together, we can stop the spread of aquatic invasive species and protect our environment, our drinking water supply, and our way of life.

Boat Inspections

Boat inspections and permits are required for boats launching at Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. Boat owners can choose between several day pass or annual permit options.

Prepare Your Boat

Boats, boat trailers, kayaks, canoes, and rowboats can easily transport aquatic invasive species from one waterbody to another if they are not cleaned, drained, and dried.

AIS Awareness

Where zebra and quagga mussels have become established, they’ve done billions of dollars in damage and estimated annual control costs are at least $1 billion nationwide.

AIS Check Station Gates Now Operational at Bloedel Donovan Park

During the off-season (primarily mid-October through late April), access at Bloedel Donovan Park will now be managed by the newly operational AIS check station gates. The gates ensure uninspected boats do not enter the lake