Local anglers now have somewhere to toss their used line when they're done with it. The city is partnering with Parks Canada to launch the ‘Clear your Gear’ initiative, which aims to keep fishing lines out of waterways and landfill sites and promote sustainable tourism keeping wildlife and residents safe from the hazards of discarded fishing lines. ‘Clear your Gear’ fishing line receptacles have been placed in popular spots around Sault Ste.
Marie Canal and Whitefish Island. Anglers can deposit waste fishing lines into marked receptacles where Parks Canada volunteers and staff remove hooks, leaders, weights, and trash before sending them to Clear your Gear for recycling. For more information, see the press release from the city below: Sault Ste.
Marie’s renowned fishing scene, particularly along the St. Mary’s River, attracts flyfishers, spincasters and tourists year-round. Fishing in the St.
Mary’s River is a world-class experience, so preserving and protecting the natural wildlife habitat in this area is essential. To ensure the safety and preservation of this area, a new initiative called ‘Clear Your Gear’ aims to prevent improperly disposed fishing lines from harming the local waterways and wildlife. ‘Clear your Gear’ fishing line receptacles have been placed in popular spots around Sault Ste.
Marie Canal and Whitefish Island. Anglers can deposit waste fishing lines into marked receptacles where Parks Canada volunteers and staff remove hooks, leaders.
