Whatcom Boat Inspection

Question 1 of 7

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

True

False

Question 2 of 7

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

True

False

Question 3 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 4 of 7

Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.

True

False

Question 5 of 7

What is the best way to dispose of aquatic plant fragments that you remove from your boat?

Leave them at the water's edge to dry

Take them home

Dispose of them on site and well away from the water to dry out

Toss them back into the water

Question 6 of 7

Aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.

True

False

Question 7 of 7

What are the three important steps for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species that should be done every time you go boating?

Stop, Drop, and Roll

Clean, Drain, and Dry

Brush, Floss, and Rinse

Inspect, Clean, and Drain