AIS Awareness Course by admin AIS Awareness Course Question 1 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 2 of 7 Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes. True False Question 3 of 7 Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants. True False Question 4 of 7 No aquatic invasive plants have been found to be growing in Lake Whatcom. True False Question 5 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 6 of 7 Zebra and quagga mussels attach themselves to hard surfaces tightly like superglue and are very difficult to remove without high pressure, hot water. True False Question 7 of 7 Do you need to purchase an AIS permit at the beginning of each year's boating season? Yes No Time's up