AIS Awareness Course Question 1 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 2 of 7 Once an aquatic invasive species becomes established in a waterbody, it becomes increasingly difficult and costly to manage the population. True False None Question 3 of 7 A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced. True False None Question 4 of 7 Traveling with plants attached to your boat/trailer in Washington State is: Legal but not advisable A misdemeanor A felony None Question 5 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 6 of 7 Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes? True False None Question 7 of 7 Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes. True False None Time's up By admin|2025-04-02T17:32:31+00:00October 10th, 2024|