What are inspectors looking and feeling for when they conduct a physical watercraft inspection?
Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.
If a bait well or a hold on your boat has water in it, but the water looks clean, do you still need to drain and dry the hold before launching your boat?
If you have a non-motorized, hand-carried boat (kayak, canoe) do you need a permit to launch on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish?
Inspectors rely on both your answers to survey questions as well as a visual and physical inspection of the watercraft to make their risk determination.
What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?
Inspectors will ask you where and when your watercraft was last used.
Time's up