Getting Started
The Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program (MRRP) is an
innovative project dedicated to reducing the environmental damage
caused by discarded fishing line. Monofilament fishing line lasts
up to 600 years in the environment where it entangles wildlife, is
eaten by animals including birds, fish, manatees and sea turtles,
and is hazardous to boaters and swimmers.
MRRP strives to decrease the negative impacts of monofilament
fishing line left in the environment by conducting regular cleanups
and by encouraging anglers to recycle their used fishing line at
tackle shops and outdoor bins.
The pages provided in this portion of the website are designed
to provide the information and materials needed to start the MRRP
in your area.
If you are in Florida and want to start a program, please view
the Florida MRRP Program Guide.
Questions on content and materials
should be directed to:
FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management
Phone: (850) 488-6058
Marine@MyFWC.com
Good luck and happy fishing line recovery!