AIS Awareness Course Exam

Question 1 of 7

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

True

False

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Question 2 of 7

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

True

False

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Question 3 of 7

If you boat on a lake infested with Eurasian watermilfoil or other aquatic weeds, what is the best way to prevent the plants from spreading somewhere else?

Remove every plant fragment you find when exiting the lake, and wash and thoroughly dry the boat as soon as possible.

Let the plants hang on the boat and trailer to dry in the air. The plants will dry up and fall off quickly.

Remove the large plant pieces and leave the rest to dry out and remove later.

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Question 4 of 7

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:

Preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species, such as zebra and quagga mussels, and stopping the spread of established aquatic invasive species to new waters

Assisting the spread of established aquatic invasive species, such as Asian clams, to new waters

Allowing current infestations to grow and expand throughout a waterbody so they cannot be contained

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Question 5 of 7

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

Blocking entry to areas needing inspection with stowed gear

Making sure that your boat is clean, drained and dry before you show up at the Check Station

Showing up to the Check Station with wet or dirty areas on your boat

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Question 6 of 7

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

They are looking and feeling for any evidence of aquatic invasive species or standing water that could harbor microscopic aquatic invasive species

They are looking to see what kind of picnic you packed for the day

They are looking to see if you have the appropriate number of life jackets on board

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Question 7 of 7

How do quagga and zebra mussels spread from an affected water body to another water body?

Quagga and zebra mussels are likely spread only by birds and seaplanes.

Quagga and zebra mussels are typically spread only by boats.

Quagga and zebra mussels can be spread by a variety of sources, including downstream flow of water, hitchhiking on or within boats or by latching onto wetted equipment, ropes, gear, toys or apparel.

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Time's up

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.

CONTACT US

Whatcom Boat Inspection Hotline
(360) 778-7975

City of Bellingham – Public Works
Aquatic Invasive Species Program
g.pw.ais@cob.org

Send us comments or feedback on the
watercraft inspection program.

LAKE WHATCOM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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The Whatcom Aquatic Invasive Species Program is a joint project of Whatcom County, the City of Bellingham, and the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Lake Whatcom Management Program

Whatcom County Noxious Weed Board

Whatcom County

City of Bellingham

Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District