AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urged boaters, paddlers and anglers to do their part to protect the state’s lakes from aquatic invasive species, ahead of anticipated Fourth of July holiday celebrations. “While we want everyone to have a great time, we also want to avoid giving harmful invasive species free rides to new lakes,” said Brian Van Zee, TPWD Inland Fisheries regional director.