AIS Awareness Course Exam

Question 1 of 7

It only takes one plant fragment to start a new population of Eurasian watermilfoil.

Question 2 of 7

Adult quagga and zebra mussels can survive out of the water for up to 30 days.

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?

Question 4 of 7

The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water.

Question 5 of 7

In the state of Washington you can be fined for towing a boat/trailer on the road with plant fragments attached.

Question 6 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.

Question 7 of 7

All of our education and outreach efforts are designed to help the public to understand the threat that invasive species pose to Whatcom County waters and steps they can take to help prevent their spread.