Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Course
AIS Awareness Course
Question 1 of 7
What are inspectors looking and feeling for when they conduct a physical watercraft inspection?
They are looking and feeling for any evidence of aquatic invasive species or standing water that could harbor microscopic aquatic invasive species
They are looking to see what kind of picnic you packed for the day
They are looking to see if you have the appropriate number of life jackets on board
Question 2 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 3 of 7
The goal of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program is to protect Whatcom County's natural resources, infrastructure, recreation, wildlife, and economy from the impacts of aquatic invasive species by:
Preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species, such as zebra and quagga mussels, and stopping the spread of established aquatic invasive species to new waters
Assisting the spread of established aquatic invasive species, such as Asian clams, to new waters
Allowing current infestations to grow and expand throughout a waterbody so they cannot be contained
Question 4 of 7
No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom.
True
False
Question 5 of 7
Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes?
True
False
Question 6 of 7
It only takes one plant fragment to start a new population of Eurasian watermilfoil.
True
False
Question 7 of 7
What will greatly reduce the time it takes to inspect your watercraft for AIS?
Blocking entry to areas needing inspection with stowed gear
Making sure that your boat is clean, drained and dry before you show up at the Check Station
Showing up to the Check Station with wet or dirty areas on your boat
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AIS Awareness Course