Whatcom Boat Inspection

Question 1 of 7

What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?

Blocking entry to areas needing inspection with stowed gear

Making sure that your boat is clean, drained and dry before you show up at the Check Station

Showing up to the Check Station with wet or dirty areas on your boat

Question 2 of 7

How do quagga and zebra mussels spread from an affected water body to another water body?

Quagga and zebra mussels are likely spread only by birds and seaplanes.

Quagga and zebra mussels are typically spread only by boats.

Quagga and zebra mussels can be spread by a variety of sources, including downstream flow of water, hitchhiking on or within boats or by latching onto wetted equipment, ropes, gear, toys or apparel.

Question 3 of 7

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

True

False

Question 4 of 7

Zebra and quagga mussels can create long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies and clog water intake structures.

True

False

Question 5 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 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:

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

Question 7 of 7

Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.

True

False