I don't know if this info has been posted in this thread before, but this article on how to make and use fishing line recycling receptacles is so wonderful. I thought there might be a classroom or school or community group looking for a project, and this would make a great project that would make a difference in most communities... from RRP's public FB page. Be sure to click on the "continue" or "see more" to view the entire article, and click on the photos to see the entire photo. Also see expanded comments under the article for additional info - article posted on Aug. 17, 2015 at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raptor-Resource-Project/103786266324668I have copied that RRP FB article and photos below, but I recommend expanding the comments under that article on the FB link above to get additional info or answers to questions others have asked.Raptor Resource Project added 2 new photos.18 hrs - Edited
Volunteers Make Fishing Line Recycling BinsRRP friend and volunteer Dawn Marie and her husband have been making a difference for raptors and other wildlife since 2012 by constructing and installing Fishing Line Recycling Bins at various sites to help remove dangerous monofilament line out of rivers, lakes, and other public places where they would be deadly litter for animals and fish and for birds who might get entangled, or bring the plastic material into their nests. Their latest effort touched us as you will see by the attached note, as they were done to honor Bob Anderson and Raptor Resource Project and dedicated in his memory.
Dawn writes, "On August 13th, I dropped off 3 new fishing line/monofilament recycling bins to Infirmary Mound Park, a 300+ acre park in our county. Thanks to my husband, Michael for doing the cutting and helping me get these completed and delivered. We've built and donated recycling bins in the past in other areas... to help keep the birds and wildlife safe... but these were a little different. They were done in honor of someone who inspired me, and inspired many, and they carry a little label dedicating them to him and his memory. Thank you Bob Anderson for making me see things differently. You will be missed. But your inspiration lives on."
Thank you Dawn Marie & Michael for making a difference and your dedication to Raptor Resource Project and to all the wildlife that will benefit from your efforts to preserve and protect.
Each receptacle costs about $30 in materials.
To learn more about the project, with videos and project plans, follow this link:
http://www.boatus.org/monofilament/The little label in black at the bottom reads:
Dedicated to the Memory of Bob Anderson
Raptor Resource Project, Decorah, Iowa
for his work and dedication that changed many lives ... winged and human
To see an enlarged photo of it, go to https://www.flickr.com/photos/98331571@N03/20050294753/in/dateposted-public/
Fishing Line Recycling Bins almost finished!
Look at the next photo and you'll see the black rubber cap installed.
Fishing Line Recycling Bins, now complete with the black rubber covering, and ready to deliver.
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