AIS Awareness Course Question 1 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 None Question 2 of 7 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 None Question 3 of 7 Do you need to purchase an AIS permit at the beginning of each year's boating season? Yes No None Question 4 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 None Question 5 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 None Question 6 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 None Question 7 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 None Time's up By admin|2025-04-02T17:32:31+00:00October 10th, 2024|