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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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Additional Fishing Information
Abstract: Contains information for fishing in New York, including regulatory information.
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
URL: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html
Fish and Wildlife Issues Related to the Use of Lead Fishing Gear [PDF]
Abstract: Provides a broad overview on the subject of lead and its impact on wildlife and the environment, especially in relation to the use of lead fishing gear.
Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
URL: http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/00037/wdfw00037.pdf
Get the Lead Out - Vermont
Abstract: Provides links to information about lead sinkers and the environment. Also lists other helpful resources.
Source: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
URL: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Get_the_lead_out_
Getting the Lead Out
Abstract: Provides information on the health effects of lead sinkers and reasons for switching to non-toxic alternatives.
Source: National Wildlife Federation
URL: http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/News
-and-Views/Archives/2001/Getting-the-Lead-Out.aspx
Lets Get the Lead Out (Minnesota)
Abstract: This comprehensive website contains information about lead sinkers and their effects on wildlife as well as information on lead sinker alternatives and pollution prevention. It also provides links to many other resources.
Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
URL: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/living-green/living-gre
en-citizen/household-hazardous-waste/nontoxic-tackle-let
s-get-the-lead-out.html
Lets Get the Lead Out (New Hampshire) [PDF]
Abstract: This brochure provides facts about loons and how they are affected by lead fishing tackle.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildife Service
URL: http://www.wildnh.com/Fishing/Fishing_PDFs/Lets_Get_the_Lead
_Out.pdf
Only You Can Save Your Lake [PDF]
Abstract: Tips and information about perserving the water quality of Vermont lakes.
Source: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
URL: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/waterq/lakes/docs/lpseries/lp
_lpseries2.pdf
Quabbin Reservoir Fishing Guide
Abstract: Provides fishing information specific to the Quabbin reservoir in Massachusetts.
Source: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
URL: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/watersupply/watershed/quabfish.htm
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