Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Course
AIS Awareness Course
Question 1 of 7
Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.
True
False
Question 2 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?
Yes – they are included in the AIS Boat Inspection Program
No – they are exempt from the AIS Boat Inspection Program
Question 3 of 7
If you get a wire seal attached to your boat and trailer when leaving Lake Whatcom, and then come back to Lake Whatcom another day with the tether still intact, will you need to stop at a staffed inspection station?
No – having an unbroken wire seal shows that my boat was inspected and I can drive past the station without stopping
Yes – I will need to stop briefly so that staff can clip the wire and record identification numbers from my boat
Question 4 of 7
Cleaning and drying are
necessary
for which of the following?
Boat hull
Pet dog
Anchor & line
Trailer
Waders
All of the above
Question 5 of 7
A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.
True
False
Question 6 of 7
No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.
True
False
Question 7 of 7
Adult quagga and zebra mussels can survive out of the water for up to 30 days.
True
False
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