Texas is littered with unintended, and sometimes intended, invasive species. Fireants, wild pigs, mimosa trees, giant salvinia and in some places white bass have all found their way into the state with the aid of man.

As a result it’s always worth the effort to give a reminder to do what you can to keep other unwanted plants and critters out. At this time of year, the focus is on water with the start of boaters headed back to the lake.

“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, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries regional director. “The best way to prevent the spread

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