Whatcom Boat Inspection

Question 1 of 7

What are the three important steps for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species that should be done every time you go boating?

Stop, Drop, and Roll

Clean, Drain, and Dry

Brush, Floss, and Rinse

Inspect, Clean, and Drain

Question 2 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 3 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

Question 4 of 7

If you get a wire seal attached to your boat and trailer when leaving Lake Whatcom, and then come back to Lake Whatcom another day with the tether still intact, will you need to stop at a staffed inspection station?

No – having an unbroken wire seal shows that my boat was inspected and I can drive past the station without stopping

Yes – I will need to stop briefly so that staff can clip the wire and record identification numbers from my boat

Question 5 of 7

Zebra and quagga mussels impact recreational opportunities by:

Making beaches and swimming areas hazardous and uninviting by covering them with sharp mussel shells

Damaging boats and equipment

Damaging piers and docks

All of the above

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

Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County.

True

False