Public Service Announcement START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: September 1, 2015 Contact: Tim Spice, 512-389-8141 BOATER SAFETY Boating season is here. And with more people on the water, it is important keep safety in mind when boating, paddling, fishing or just relaxing on the lake. ? Take one of the many boater safety courses offered by Texas Parks and Wildlife and their partners. ? Ensure everyone on your boat wears a lifejacket at all times. ? File a float plan that includes where you will be, what time you will return, and who is on the boat with you; it will help others to locate you should you run into problems. For more information or to locate a boater safety course near you, log onto the Parks and Wildlife website: www.tpwd.state.tx.us.