Lead In Fishing
Did you know that lead in fishing gear is dangerous to your health, the environment, and wildlife? Several northeast states have banned the use of lead fishing gear due to the dangers.
- Read about our program in a June 2008 article in the Berkshire Eagle.
- Check out a recent Channel 5 Environmental report on the issue, broadcast in May of 2008.
- Download an informative brochure from our sidebar to learn more and see how easy it is to make the switch to safer alternatives.
- Check out how a Boy Scout has made a tremendous difference in his Massachusetts community by completing a TURI grant and see how he continues his work through his own web site.
- Would you be interested in trying non-lead alternatives the next time you go fishing? We can send you a sample packet shown in the photo above for free. Contents include tin/bismuth, steel, and ceramic alternatives. Contact Joy Onasch at 978-934-4343.
This page updated Tuesday July 29 2008