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

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

True

False

Question 3 of 7

How can Asian clams be transported between waterbodies?

In any hold on a boat where there is standing water

In a bait bucket

In aquarium water that is dumped into a waterbody

All of the above

Question 4 of 7

Inspectors will ask you where and when your watercraft was last used.

True

False

Question 5 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 6 of 7

Traveling with plants attached to your boat/trailer in Washington State is:

Legal but not advisable

A misdemeanor

A felony

Question 7 of 7

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

True

False