Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Course
AIS Awareness Course Old
Question 1 of 10
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?
Yes – some AIS are too tiny to see and are carried by water
No – if it looks clean then it is likely rainwater
Question 2 of 10
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 3 of 10
Cleaning and drying are necessary for which of the following?
Boat hull
Pet dog
Anchor & line
Trailer
Waders
All of the above
Question 4 of 10
Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.
True
False
Question 5 of 10
What are some of the impacts to humans from the introduction of AIS?
Damage boats and in-water structures
Clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants
Cause long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies
Make shoreline areas hazardous and uninviting for recreational users and waterfront property owners
All of the above
Question 6 of 10
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 10
Once an aquatic invasive species becomes established in a waterbody, it becomes increasingly difficult and costly to manage the population.
True
False
Question 8 of 10
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 9 of 10
If you have a non-motorized, hand-carried boat (kayak, canoe) do you need a permit to launch on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish?
Yes – they are included in the AIS Boat Inspection Program
No – they are exempt from the AIS Boat Inspection Program
Question 10 of 10
You decide to take your boat from Lake Whatcom to Lake Samish. 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 Samish
By cleaning, draining, and drying your watercraft and equipment before launching at Lake Samish
By collecting clams in a bucket and transporting them to Lake Samish
By dumping the contents of your bait bucket in Lake Samish
Time is Up!