Thanks for the contact info Bob. Yes, I was wondering how one would deal with the snagged line, since that's usually inaccessible (one of the reasons it is cut and left!). One way would be to remove the offending branch(es) to which it's caught...I have a long tree trimmer that could be used. But one would probably need to alert the authorities before doing this. I would be willing to start the ball rolling on this issue, although knowing what else I have to do, it will be a slow process. Let me gather all the information and thoughts from other postings today, and compile, and maybe present a suggested plan of action at the next CBC directors meeting. I could also present something at the business section of an upcoming club meeting...but not the September one because I have knee surgery that day and will be not in the best frame of mind...if even conscious!
Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA Phone 607-539-6608 e-mail m...@cornell.edu http://www.marieread.com ***NEW*** Music of the Birds Vol 1 ebook for Apple iPad now available from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/music-of-the-birds-v1/id529347014?mt=11 ________________________________________ From: bob mcguire [bmcgu...@clarityconnect.com] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:50 PM To: Melissa Groo Cc: Marie P Read; p...@grammatech.com; CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] plus the hazards of discarded fishing line - a new club project? As far as contacting the people in charge (and with the hope that they will initiate some solutions to the problem of left-behind fish line), I suggest the following: Steve Colt, director of parks and recreation, Town of Lansing. The Town manages the park at Myers AND the area of Salt Point. Fishermen use the Town marina and fish from the shore at SP. Both the fisheries biologist and head of the DEC region office in Cortland (names I don't have at the moment). The State of NY actually owns Salt Point even though the Town of Lansing manages it. A letter containing Paul's photo should go to each of them. There are two problems here: fish line that is no longer wanted (tangles, broken line, etc) and line that became snagged in trees or underwater and cut. I have seen the PVC pipe that Steve Fast mentions in fishing spots all over the country, especially at marinas and boat launches. I wouldn't be surprised if the DEC has a stock of them and could supply one for the Myers marina. Dealing with snagged line - and the hazards it can cause - is more difficult. An education campaign, such as a copy of Paul's photo with a caption noting the problem, would be a place to start. Post the photo around the park and at Salt Point. Bob McGuire On Aug 19, 2012, at 12:38 PM, Melissa Groo wrote: I think that's a good idea Marie has. I also think it would be good if some kind of project could clean up the accumulated fishing debris that's already out there, not just at Myers but also Stewart Park. I'd be happy to do what I can from my kayak when I go out but not sure it would be safe or that I would have the proper tools. Whom can we contact to share this photo, encourage this kind of clean up, and perhaps volunteer to help with the process? I've noticed a lot of tangled fishing wire and other trash along the inlet shore at Stewart Park when I am out in my kayak. Perhaps there are already regularly scheduled clean ups in place by park personnel but just thought I'd ask. Melissa Melissa Groo Fine Art Photography http://melissagroo.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
