AIS Awareness Course Question 1 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. None Question 2 of 7 In the state of Washington you can be fined for towing a boat/trailer on the road with plant fragments attached. True False None Question 3 of 7 Inspectors will ask you where and when your watercraft was last used. True False None Question 4 of 7 People who live on Lake Whatcom or Lake Samish and keep their boat on the lake and never take it anywhere else do not need to buy an AIS Permit or to get their watercraft inspected. True False None Question 5 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 None Question 6 of 7 Do you need to purchase an AIS permit at the beginning of each year's boating season? Yes No None 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. True False None Time's up By admin|2025-04-02T17:32:31+00:00October 10th, 2024|