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Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the start of summer for many Texans, and as the country picks itself up from the COVID-19 pandemic, many Texans will be vacationing this weekend.
Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) is reminding Texans that they can help stop the spread of invasive species in Texas lakes by doing three simple things: Clean, Drain, and Dry their boat, raft, or paddleboard.
“Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to boating season in Texas, and 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 destructive invasive species is to clean, drain and dry your boats and equipment – every time.”
May 26, 2021
AUSTIN â With Memorial Day and summertime temperatures rapidly approaching, Texans will be getting out on the water. Now more than ever, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging boaters and paddlers who hit the water this summer to do their part to fight back against aquatic invasive species, such as giant salvinia and zebra mussels, threatening Texas lakes.
âMemorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to boating season in Texas, and 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,â said Brian Van Zee, TPWD Inland Fisheries Regional Director. âThe best way to prevent the spread of destructive invasive species is to clean, drain and dry your boats and equipment â every time.â