AIS Awareness Course Question 1 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 2 of 7 Eurasian watermilfoil has NOT been found growing in any lake in Whatcom County. True False None Question 3 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 4 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 None Question 5 of 7 Zebra and quagga mussels impact recreational opportunities by: Making beaches and swimming areas hazardous and uninviting by covering them with sharp mussel shells Damaging boats and equipment Damaging piers and docks All of the above None Question 6 of 7 The goal of decontamination is to kill and remove all evidence of aquatic invasive species using high-pressure, hot water. True False None Question 7 of 7 If you boat on a lake infested with Eurasian watermilfoil or other aquatic weeds, what is the best way to prevent the plants from spreading somewhere else? Remove every plant fragment you find when exiting the lake, and wash and thoroughly dry the boat as soon as possible. Let the plants hang on the boat and trailer to dry in the air. The plants will dry up and fall off quickly. Remove the large plant pieces and leave the rest to dry out and remove later. None Time's up By admin|2025-04-02T17:32:31+00:00October 10th, 2024|