AIS Awareness Course Exam

Question 1 of 7

Cleaning and drying are necessary for which of the following?

Question 2 of 7

How can Asian clams be transported between waterbodies?

Question 3 of 7

If you have a non-motorized, hand-carried boat (kayak, canoe) do you need a permit to launch on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish?

Question 4 of 7

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

Question 5 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 6 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:

Question 7 of 7

Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.