AIS Awareness Course Question 1 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 None Question 2 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. True False None Question 3 of 7 Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish. True False None Question 4 of 7 People who live on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish and keep their boat on the lake and never take it anywhere else do not need to buy an AIS Permit or to get their watercraft inspected. True False None Question 5 of 7 Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County. True False None Question 6 of 7 A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced. True False None Question 7 of 7 If a bait well or a hold on your boat has water in it, but the water looks clean, do you still need to drain and dry the hold before launching your boat? Yes – some AIS are too tiny to see and are carried by water No – if it looks clean then it is likely rainwater None Time's up By admin|2025-04-02T17:32:31+00:00October 10th, 2024|