Invasive Species FAQs
Bonner County and many other County’s, States, and organizations are trying to keep Eurasian Watermilfoil and Zebra Mussels out of our waterways.
Be responsible and wash all boats and trailers before launching. Throughout Bonner County, there are many boat check stations to help prevent the spread of these dangerous aquatic species with the Clean, Drain, Dry Your Boat initiative. This program is run by the Bonner County Soil & Water Conservation District
Important Information about Invasive Species
The Idaho Boat Inspection Program is managed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture(ISDA). The program began in 2009 to prevent aquatic invasive species such as quagga/zebra mussels from invading Idaho waterways. Bonner county stations are managed by Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District and are located at Albeni Falls Visitor Center, the old Samuels weigh station on Hwy 95 North, and along Hwy 200 in Clark Fork. In addition to inspecting and washing boats thoroughly, boat inspectors engage in education and boater survey information.
If you have questions regarding this program, would like to report a suspect boat, or need information on an aquatic invasive species, please contact ISDA @ (208) 608-3404.
Samuels old weigh station (Inspection Station)
Albeni Falls (Inspection Station)
Clark Fork (Inspection Station)
Bonner Soil and Water Conservation District
Alpine Shop (Downtown Sandpoint)
Big 5 Sporting Goods (only non-motorized)
Sandpoint Marine & Motorsports
If your boat is registered in Idaho you do not need to purchase a sticker, it is included in your registration fee.
If you are from Idaho and have a non-motorized boat 10’ or longer, you will need a sticker.
If you are from out of state, you will need to purchase an invasive species sticker for your motorized and non - motorized watercraft 10' or longer.
Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, any vessel that floats in the water is required by state law to STOP at inspection stations.
Motorized boats - $30.00
Non-motorized - $7.00
Clean, drain, dry your watercraft and all your equipment. Mussels and other aquatic invasive organisms need water to survive. Please take the time to thoroughly clean and dry your gear. Moving invasive plants and animals within Idaho waterways is also of serious concern.
Anyone with a motorized or non-motorized watercraft 10’ or longer.
By state law, no person shall proceed past or travel through an established inspection station during its hours of operation while towing, carrying or transporting any conveyance without presenting such conveyance for inspection. The Idaho Invasive Species Act of 2008. 22-1908
