SAVING WATER INSIDE

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How Anglers and Boaters Can Protect Fishing
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Good Fish Habitat Good Fishing

• What are the threats?
• What can we do?

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The Threat Reduced in-stream flows due to
drought and increased water demand

• Freshwater inflow is crucial to bay and
  estuary systems and the life they sustain.

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In 2001, the Rio Grande failed to reach the
Gulf due to drought and overuse.
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• Texas population is expected to double by
  mid-century. An increasing demand for water will
  threaten other Texas rivers with the same fate if
  nothing is done.

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What Can Anglers and Boaters Do?

• Practice water conservation at home and work.

• Remember to
• Run appliances like dishwashers only when full.
• 2.Use low-flow toilets and shower heads.
• 3.Cut faucets off as soon as possible.

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When watering your lawn

• Dont use a fine mist sprinkler.
• Dont water when water is in short supply.
• Dont water during the heat of the day

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Use biodegradable products for house and lawn
care.

• NEVER dispose of cleaners or pesticides in a
  toilet, sink or storm drain.

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www.texasthestateofwater.org

• Become knowledgeable about local water issues
  and support water conservation laws.

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The Threat Pollution from urban areas, industry
and agriculture
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The Threat Development and poor land management
that destroy wetland and riparian areas
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The Threat Dams, culverts and channelization
that disrupt natural stream function and
connections between water bodies
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What Can Anglers and Boaters Do?

• Support strong water conservation laws and laws
  that protect aquatic habitats.
• Become knowledgeable about local water issues.
• Support development practices that protect
  wetlands and riparian areas.

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The Threat Litter and illegal dumping
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What Can Anglers and Boaters Do?

• Pick up any litter you find when fishing or
  boating.

Clean up motor boat oil or gasoline spills. Take
care at the pump.
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• Reduce use of non-recyclable items.
• Reuse and recycle items when possible.
• Report illegal dumping.

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The Threat Invasive species

• Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta), a floating
  fern from southern Brazil, is currently one of
  the most problematic aquatic plants in Texas.

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What Can Anglers and Boaters Do?

• Learn about aquatic invaders that threaten our
  rivers, lakes and streams.
• www.protectyourwaters.net

Zebra Mussels
Call a TPWD office if you see Giant Salvinia or
Zebra Mussels and report what you see.
Hydrilla
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Clean boats, motors and trailers at the ramp when
exiting the water. Drain bilges at the waters
edge.
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• Dont dump bait buckets and aquariums in
  waterways.

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The Threat Boat propellers that destroy sea
grass beds
Propeller scars on seagrass beds
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What Can Anglers and Boaters Do?

• Observe no-prop zones in shallow bays and
  estuaries.

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The Threat Improper dredging and sand and
gravel mining
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What Can Anglers and Boaters Do?

• Be watchful when on the water.
• Report any improper dredging and sand and gravel
  mining to local authorities.

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Purchase fishing licenses.Observe fishing
regulations.Teach others to fish.
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Togetheranglers and boaters can make a
difference.