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New World Screwworm (NWS) has been detected in Texas, learn more about NWS.
Swamps are forested wetland ecosystems that contain standing water for all or most of the year, and in Texas, are often characterized by the presence of baldcypress trees.
Visit one of the most inspiring swamp ecosystems in Texas at Caddo Lake State Park.