Take a moment to clean, drain and dry boats after use

The July 4th weekend has come and gone, which means Texans throughout the state headed to the water for fun and recreation. No doubt, Texans will continue to use their boats throughout the summer.

Because of that, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy the waterways to do their part to protect Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species.

“While we want everyone to have a great time, we also want them to avoid giving free rides to invasive species and helping them travel to new lakes,” said Brian Van Zee, TPWD Inland Fisheries regional director. “The best way to prevent the spread of many harmful aquatic invasive species is to clean, drain and dry your watercraft and equipment — every time.”