Stow it, Don't Throw it Project Aims to Preserve Wildlife

Every year during fishing season, hundreds of thousands of old fishing line is thrown into the Gulf. With every line hurled overboard comes the possibility of harming a wild animal. Turtles, dolphins and seabirds are a few of the animals that are most effected during fishing season.

Now, fishermen have the option to use recycled tennis ball canisters as means of proper disposal. After the canisters are full, they can be dropped into a larger, PVC pipe bin provided by the  Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program.

The project is not just for fishermen to participate in. Volunteers are needed in a number of areas for the "Stow it, Don't Throw it" project. Monetary donations are accepted via the project's official website. Other ways to get involved include: gathering used tennis ball canisters, providing an event where the canisters can be distributed or donating time to produce personal-sized monofilament recycling bins.

If you are interested in learning more about the "Stow it, Don't Throw it" Project, contact Sean Russell at srussell92@comcast.net.