Question 1 of 7

Quagga and zebra mussels came to North America in the ballast tanks and on the anchor chains of large, transoceanic ships that entered the Great Lakes.

Question 2 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?

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:

Question 4 of 7

Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes?

Question 5 of 7

It only takes one plant fragment to start a new population of Eurasian watermilfoil.

Question 6 of 7

In the state of Washington you can be fined for towing a boat/trailer on the road with plant fragments attached.

Question 7 of 7

All of our education and outreach efforts are designed to help the public to understand the threat that invasive species pose to Whatcom County waters and steps they can take to help prevent their spread.