Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program. Thomas Reinert, Tequesta Field Lab Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

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1 Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program Thomas Reinert, Tequesta Field Lab Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

2 Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program 1998/1999 Brevard County Manatee Protection Plan Focused on a monofilament recycling program ~ 1999 FWC Advisory Council for Environmental Education supplied funding Brevard County Natural Resources took the lead with cooperation of several organizations Workshops, cleanups, and events ~ 1999 STMC spearheaded program in Keys and Broward County

3 Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program 2001 Entanglement Working Group was established Main goal: manatee entanglements Formed the FL Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program w/ Brevard County DEP Coastal Management Program grant Spread the program throughout SE Florida Turned into spreading the program throughout the world 2006 FWC and NOAA stepped up Program s efforts State wide and beyond

4 Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program Goals reduce the amount of monofilament fishing line in the environment facilitate monofilament line recycling raise public awareness about the damage caused by monofilament line left in the environment involve the community and its residents through active participation

5 MOnofilament Recov-ery & Recycling Program -~~-.-r Monofilament Recovery&. Recycling Program Home Abou tmrrp Frequently Asked Questions Getting Started Edu cationzii Material s Photo Gallery Recyclin g location s Othe r Pr ograms Research Partners Take the Survey Current Recyclers Welcome Every day, improperly discarded monofilament fishing line causes devastating problems for marine life and the environment. Marine mammals, sea turtles, fish and birds become injured from entanglements, or might ingest the line, often dying as a result. Human divers and swimmers are also at risk from entanglements and the line can also damage boat propellers. Monofila ment fishing line can be recycled. Over 40 Florida counties now have recycling bi ns in place! The Monofilament Recovery &. Recydng Program (MRRP) is a statewide effort to educate the public on the problems caused by monofilament line left in the environme.nt, to encourage recycling through a network of line recycling bins and drop- off locations, and to conduct volunteer monofilament line cleanup events. This website will guide you through starting your own Recycling program by providing you with specific guidelines and actual material relative to implementing a Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program. Do Your Part to Save the A uatic Environment Start a recydng program Ftnd a recycltng locatton near you Volunteer for the Coastal Oeanup Your opinion counts! lake our survey Make a Donation Entanglement in the News Mono entanglement of a dolphin: A case study Dolphin Calf Freed of Plastic Entanglement in Sarasota Bay FWC rescues sea turtle entangled in buoy and debns Injured Sea lion Draws Sympathy Senseless Deaths MRRP Inspires Community

6 Bins, signs, stickers WARNING NO GARBAGE AVISO NO ES BASURA For more information visit Para mas informac/6n visite

7 Outdoor Bins BCNR Volunteers Monitor bins 1 2 times per month Clean monofilament from organic and waste materials Deposit recyclable monofilament into indoor recycling box Cut up and discard un-recyclable fishing line into trash

8 Indoor Bins Comprised of tackle shops, stores with fishing sections, or nature centers Re-spooled line or line brought in from outdoor bins Pre-paid shipping boxes Sent to Berkley: A Pure Fishing Company (Iowa)

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10 Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program No dedicated funding Materials costly Decentralized management Volunteer driven

11 Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program ~-~,. Home AboutMRRP AdvertiSIII\j Budgemg Clean Ups Evaluation Methods,,t.f4tss;~~~~~~!!_---, M.lti!Nl Olstnblibon Sample Savey Tacget Audoence TaP: Fore Frequently Asked Questions Getting Started Educational Materials Photo Gallery Recycling Location' Other Progr;un~ Research Partners Take the Survey Current RecyClers The Monolilament Recovery and Recycling Program (MRR~ } 15 an IOOOvaove project dedtcated to reduc111g envtronmental damage caused by cbscarded hshtng bne. lolonohlament ttshtrl!j hne lasts up to 600 years tn the envtronment where tt entangles wildlife, is eaten by antmals tncludong btrds, fish, milnilteu and sea turtles, and IS hazardous to boaters and swimmers. MRRP strives to decrease the negativ e impacts of mono filament fishong lone left In the en 1lronment by conduc ting regular cleanups and by encouraging anglers to recycle theor used flshong line at tackle shops and outdoor bins. Tho pages provided In this portion of the website are designed to provide the In forma tlon and rna terials needed to start the MRRP in your area. If you are In Flonda and want tq start a program, please view the rl r I' Ml I I I' 1' "'' ~"'I Questions on content and matenals should be dtrected to: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Tequesta Fteld Lab SE Federal HWy Tequesta, Fl Phone: (850} Good luek and happy lilhlng lne reeove.yl

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14 Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program Palm Beach County Volunteer Coordinator contact info: