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Let's be safe on the water this July 4th weekend!
Sadly, compared to this time last year, drownings are up more than 30 percent. So, we urge you, please follow these basic boating safety precautions and public health guidelines while on the water this weekend and throughout the summer.
Boat smart. Boat safe.
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Texas Game Wardens will be out in full force this weekend to ensure the public enjoys their time on the water responsibly, but you need to make sure you're taking safety seriously, too. Follow these 5 tips to boat safely and avoid citations:
Wear a life jacket
Never drive a boat while under the influence of alcohol
Closely supervise children
Use the safety switch
Learn how to swim
Other important safety precautions include checking the weather before heading to the water and knowing the rules of the waterway before launching on the lake. Learn more about boating safety, laws and requirements at OutdoorAnnual.com/Boating.
Boating during the ongoing health situation
It is critical for your health and the well-being of your community that you follow the latest COVID-19 safety precautions from state and local officials.
Current recommendations from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) include minimizing in-person contact by maintaining six feet of separation and avoiding groups larger than 10 people. This applies while out on the water or at docks and ramps.
We also recommend that, before heading out, you check with the managing authority of the waterbody you plan to visit for any local ordinances or closures in place.
Protect the lakes you love
You play an important role in protecting the lakes we love from invasive species. Invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels can ruin fishing, boating, and swimming for everyone. There are still many Texas lakes without invasive species, but boaters can unknowingly transfer them upstream, to other river basins, or even to other states. What can you do to help? Even if you don't see anything on your boat, clean, drain, and dry it before traveling from lake to lake.
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If your boat has been stored in the water on a lake with zebra mussels, there's a good chance they've attached to your boat. Before moving your boat to another lake, it must be decontaminated. Call us at (512) 389-4848 for guidance.
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