Getting Started
The Monofilament Recovery and Recycling
Program (MRRP) is an innovative project dedicated to reducing
the environmental damage caused by discarded fishing line.
Monofilament fishing line lasts up to 600 years in the
environment where it entangles wildlife, is eaten by animals
including birds, fish, manatees and sea turtles, and is
hazardous to boaters and swimmers.
MRRP strives to decrease the negative impacts
of monofilament fishing line left in the environment by
conducting regular cleanups and by encouraging anglers to
recycle their used fishing line at tackle shops and outdoor
bins.
The pages provided in this portion of the website are
designed to provide the information and materials needed to
start the MRRP in your area.
If you are in Florida and want to start a program, please
view the Florida MRRP Program Guide.
Questions on content and materials should be directed to:
FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management
Phone: (850) 488-6058
Marine@MyFWC.com
Good luck and happy fishing line recovery!
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