Maine is a great place to fish, whether you’re at the ocean, on a lake, or in a river. And if we all take a few simple steps this summer, we can keep it that way. To help support our native fish populations as well as wildlife like the iconic loon, Maine Audubon has created public service …
Fish Lead-Free
Lead Tackle Buy Back Program Off to Great Start
There's nothing more iconic than the haunting call of a Common Loon. But loons are way more than just icons. The loon's dependence on clear, clean water and healthy fish populations makes it an important biological indicator, and long-term studies have shown that lead poisoning from the ingestion of …
Lead tackle buyback at Kittery Trading Post’s Septemberfest
Bring your lead fishing tackle to the Kittery Trading Post's Septemberfest Event on the weekend of September 12 and 13, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and receive a $10 voucher toward the purchase of lead-free tackle in the store! Kittery Trading Post is partnering with Maine Audubon and the Department …
New Lead Tackle Buy-Back Program Helps Loons
If you are planning to go fishing this spring or summer, now is a great time to clean out your tackle box. When you do, be sure to get the lead out. Not only will you be helping wildlife, you'll also get ten dollars toward new tackle. Lead poisoning is a leading cause of death for adult Common …
Swap Your Lead for New Fishing Tackle!
Since we all have a bit more time at home these days, why not get the lead out of your tackle boxes? Beginning April 1, Maine Audubon and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are partnering with local retailers to provide $10 store vouchers to anglers who turn in at least one ounce …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon and Partners Launch Fish Lead-Free Campaign
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release July 23, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon and Partners Launch Fish Lead-Free Campaign Passage of 2013 Loon Protection Bill …