AIS Awareness Course Question 1 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 Question 2 of 7 Do you need to purchase an AIS permit at the beginning of each year's boating season? Yes No None Question 3 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 4 of 7 Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish. True False None Question 5 of 7 A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced. True False None Question 6 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 7 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. True False None Time's up By admin|2025-04-02T17:32:31+00:00October 10th, 2024|