‘Mind Your Line’ Monofilament Cleanup Saturday on Sanibel

provided to The Santiva Chronicle

Mind Your Line is seeking volunteers for an island-wide monofilament cleanup from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7. This community-driven event will help keep local waterways clean and safe for wildlife.

Volunteers will collect and properly dispose of discarded fishing lines along mangrove shorelines, canals, and popular fishing areas on Sanibel and the Causeway Islands. The cleanup is being organized by Mind Your Line — a collaborative effort of Sanibel-Captiva conservation organizations.

Fishing lines that are left in the environment don’t biodegrade and can remain a hazard for years. This cleanup helps prevent entanglement and pollution, preserving the beauty and safety of our waters.

Some locations are accessible only by kayak; please bring your kayak if possible. Supplies, including gloves, grabbers, and buckets, will be provided. Sign up at mindyourline.org.

Mind Your Line was established in 2014 by a group of Sanibel-Captiva conservation organizations in response to the observation of ongoing environmental problems and an increase in wildlife injuries caused by monofilament line and other fishing gear. Currently, participants include the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), and the City of Sanibel.