Over on Sanibel an organization called Mind Your Line is seeking volunteers for an island-wide monofilament cleanup on Saturday, June 7th from 8A-11A. This goal of the cleanup is to keep local waterways clean and safe for wildlife.
Volunteers will collect and properly dispose of discarded fishing line along mangrove shorelines, canals, and popular fishing areas on Sanibel and the Causeway Islands. The cleanup is being organized by Mind Your Line — a collaborative effort of SanCap conservation organizations.
Fishing line that’s left in the environment doesn’t biodegrade and can remain as a hazard for years. This cleanup helps prevent entanglement, pollution, and preserves the beauty and safety of our waters.
Some locations are by kayak only, please bring your own kayak if possible. Supplies including gloves, grabbers, and buckets will be provided.
Sign up HERE.
Mind Your Line is a collaborative effort among Sanibel-Captiva conservation organizations to reduce the amount of monofilament line and fishing gear left in our environment, which is often detrimental to wildlife. Originally named Clear Your Gear, the effort was established in 2014. Currently, participants include the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), Sanibel Sea School, J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), and the City of Sanibel.