Whatcom Boat Inspection

Question 1 of 7

Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes?

True

False

Question 2 of 7

Zebra and quagga mussels impact recreational opportunities by:

Making beaches and swimming areas hazardous and uninviting by covering them with sharp mussel shells

Damaging boats and equipment

Damaging piers and docks

All of the above

Question 3 of 7

You decide to take your boat from Lake Samish to Lake Terrell. How can you help prevent the spread of Asian clams between these two lakes?

By washing the exterior of your watercraft before launching at Lake Terrell

By cleaning, draining, and drying your watercraft and equipment before launching at Lake Terrell

By collecting clams in a bucket and transporting them to Lake Terrell

By dumping the contents of your bait bucket in Lake Terrell

Question 4 of 7

Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.

True

False

Question 5 of 7

Aquatic invasive species can cause long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies.

True

False

Question 6 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.

True

False

Question 7 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.

True

False