AIS Awareness Course Exam

Question 1 of 7

Once an aquatic invasive species becomes established in a waterbody, it becomes increasingly difficult and costly to manage the population.

Question 2 of 7

What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?

Question 3 of 7

Quagga and zebra mussels came to North America in the ballast tanks and on the anchor chains of large, transoceanic ships that entered the Great Lakes.

Question 4 of 7

By educating all Whatcom County boaters and residents, the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to protect:

Question 5 of 7

Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.

Question 6 of 7

A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.

Question 7 of 7

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