Whatcom Boat Inspection

Question 1 of 7

Cleaning and drying are necessary for which of the following?

Boat hull

Pet dog

Anchor & line

Trailer

Waders

All of the above

Question 2 of 7

Aquatic invasive species can make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners.

True

False

Question 3 of 7

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

Legal but not advisable

A misdemeanor

A felony

Question 4 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 5 of 7

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

True

False

Question 6 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 7 of 7

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

True

False