Texas Sea Grant oversees this effort to reduce monofilament in the environment by educating the public about the problems caused by monofilament line left in the environment, and encouraging recycling through a network of line recycling bins and drop-off locations. Monofilament is thin, often clear, and is difficult for birds and other animals to see. They can easily brush up against it and become entangled. Once entangled, they may become injured, drown, or starve to death. Many animals also ingest fishing line.

In 2012, volunteers in Calhoun County collected over 62 pounds of used fishing line. Also impressive is the nearly 173 pounds of line they have collected here over the last 5 years.

Collection bins in Port O’Connor are located at The Fishing Center; Froggy’s; Kingfisher Park; Larry’s Marina; Little Jetties; and Powderhorn RV Park.

In Seadirft: Charlie’s Bait Camp; City Hall (indoors); City Harbor; Sail & Yacht Club Area; Swan Point Boat Ramp; Swan Point Park.

In Magnolia Beach: J &T’s One Stop (indoors).

Indianola: Fishing Center

There are bins at the boat ramps in Port Lavaca and at the County Extension Office (indoors), plus bins at Alamo Beach, Six Mile, Olivia and Point Comfort.