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What kind of Texas boater are you?

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You got: Captain Excuse

You love Texas lakes, but often find yourself in a rush with excuses for not doing your part to prevent the spread of harmful invasive species that may be hitching a ride on your boat, trailer or gear. Luckily, doing the right thing is easy. Before leaving the ramp, remove all plants, debris and mud and pull the plug to drain water that could be hiding sneaky invasives. Let everything dry at least a week, or swing by a car wash for high-pressure, soapy water. For all your lake has given you, give a little love back. Start by sharing this quiz!

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Mister Partyface > Captain Excuse > Didn't Know Dave > Lake Champion

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Mister partyface: young party guy

You got: Mister Partyface

You just wanna have fun, but sometimes that gets in the way of doing your part to prevent the spread of harmful invasive species that may be hitching a ride on your boat, trailer or gear. Here’s how to keep Texas lakes fun for years to come: Before leaving the ramp, remove all plants, debris and mud and pull the plug to drain water that could be hiding sneaky invasives. Let everything dry at least a week, or swing by a car wash for high-pressure, soapy water. For all your lake has given you, give a little love back. Start by sharing this quiz!

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Mister Partyface > Captain Excuse > Didn't Know Dave > Lake Champion

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Didn't Know Dave: man shrugging, confused

You got: Didn't Know Dave

You would’ve been doing the right thing, but you just didn’t know. Well, hear us out. Harmful invasive species can hitch a ride to another lake on your boat, trailer or gear. They may be so small you can’t see them and they can live in standing water for a while. Here’s what you can do: Before leaving the ramp, remove plants, debris, and mud from your boat and trailer and pull the drain plug. Then, let it dry for at least a week before taking it to a new lake, or swing by a car wash for high-pressure, soapy water. Now ya know! For all your lake has given you, give a little love back. Start by sharing this quiz!

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Mister Partyface > Captain Excuse > Didn't Know Dave > Lake Champion

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Lake Champion. Animated Lakes dancing.

You got: Lake Champion

Texas lakes love you! You know how important it is to clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before traveling to another lake—and you do it! Keep up the good work. Thank you for helping to prevent the spread of harmful invasive species to the lakes we all love. Please help others join you in protecting Texas lakes by sharing this quiz!

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Mister Partyface > Captain Excuse > Didn't Know Dave > Lake Champion

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