Whatcom Boat Inspection

Question 1 of 7

By educating all Whatcom County boaters and residents, the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program aims to protect:

Just Lake Whatcom

Just Lake Samish

Just Lake Padden

All Whatcom County lakes

Question 2 of 7

Inspectors will only need to do a visual inspection of the exterior of the watercraft.

True

False

Question 3 of 7

A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.

True

False

Question 4 of 7

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.

True

False

Question 5 of 7

The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water.

True

False

Question 6 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 7 of 7

Zebra and quagga mussels can attach themselves to hard surfaces but can be removed quite easily with a damp cloth.

True

False