Monofilament Recovery and Recycle Program
Discarded monofilament fishing line is responsible for entangling wildlife, often causing loss of limb, and death from starvation. Sea birds seem to be part icularly susceptible. It is also a danger to divers who can become caught up in the line under water, and is easily tripped over when walking along the beach.
In 2008, a volunteer researched and started a recovery and recycle program, fabricating 20 containers and coordinating installation at busy fishing beaches and boat launches around Whidbey Island. In 2009, the program expanded to include Camano Island and additional Whidbey locations.
See also:
a short slideshow - to see what the containers look like, and how to build some yourself.
the September 2008 newspaper article that explains how the project came about.