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Keywords:
Boats and boating / Fishes / Fishing / Freshwater ecology / Freshwater fishes / Health effects / Lead / Lead-poisoning / Maine / Marine biology / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / New York (N.Y.) / Pollution / Vermont / Water / Water pollution / Water quality / Waterfowl / Wildlife
Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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All About Maine Wildlife: Loons
Abstract: Web site for children that provides information about loons in Maine.
Source: Maine Secretary of State
URL: http://www.maine.gov/sos/kids/about/loon.htm
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
Fishing Responsibly in New York State
Abstract: Describes actions anglers can take to ensure responsible fishing in New York.
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
URL: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9223.html
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_
Get the Lead Out - Wisconsin [PDF]
Abstract: Describes health impacts to waterfowl as a result of lead sinkers in fishing gear.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
URL: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/documents/fishhealth/getthel
eadout.pdf
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
Keep Getting the Lead Out - Its the Law
Abstract: Promotes non-lead fishing tackle and provides helpful resources.
Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
URL: http://www.wildnh.com/Fishing/get_the_lead_out.htm
Lead and Lead Poisoning Effects [PDF]
Abstract: Provides simple information on the effects of lead poisoning in wildlife.
Source: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
URL: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/library/factsheets/fishing/
Get_the_lead_out/Lead_and_Lead_Poisoning_Effects.pdf
Lead Fishing Weights and Loons
Abstract: Focuses on the problems that lead sinkers can cause for loons.
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
URL: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7908.html
Lead Fishing: Sinkers and Animals
Abstract: Lists why lead sinkers are a problem, the effects of lead on animals, and ways to protect animals and humans from lead exposure, including lead-free alternatives.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/animal
s.cfm
Lead Poisoning
Abstract: Discusses lead poisoning from the use of lead fishing gear as a mortality factor in waterfowl.
Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
URL: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12150_12220-2
6676--,00.html
Lead Poisoning of Wisconsin Birds
Abstract: Describes the effects of lead poisoning on waterfowl and birds.
Source: Wisconsin Bird Conservation
URL: http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/leadpoisoningpaper.htm
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
Lets Get the Lead Out (US) [PDF]
Abstract: Describes the effects of lead poisoning on waterfowl. Also provides information on non-lead fishing gear and regulations concerning lead sinkers.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
URL: http://www.fws.gov/contaminants/Documents/leadpoisoning2.pdf
Lets Get the Lead Out (Vermont) [PDF]
Abstract: Describes the problem with lead sinkers, how they affect loons and wildlife, and what anglers can do to protect the environment.
Source: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
URL: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/library/Factsheets/Fishing/
Get_the_lead_out/Get_the_Lead_Out_Brochure.pdf
Loon Health and Mortality
Abstract: Identifies mortality factors in loons, specifically the effects of lead poisoning from fishing gear.
Source: Tufts University
URL: http://www.tufts.edu/vet/loons/index.html
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
The Effect of Lead Sinkers on Waterfowl
Abstract: Describes the effects of lead sinkers and fishing gear on loons and other waterfowl.
Source: University of Vermont
URL: http://www.uvm.edu/~vlrs/doc/lead_sinkers.htm
Toxicity of Lead Shot and Sinkers [PDF]
Abstract: Discusses the health impacts on lead shot and sinkers on wildlife, including waterfowl that ingest lead sinkers and suffer from lead toxicity.
Source: Environment Canada
URL: http://www.ec.gc.ca/Publications/1E1F5D47-F1C3-438F-93A7-1CA
160002274/AReviewOfTheEnvironmentalImpactsOfLeadShotshel
lAmmunitionAnd.pdf
Waterfowl Bookmarks [PDF]
Abstract: These bookmarks provide information about how lead affects waterfowl and is a reminder about the lead sinker regulations.
Source: Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
URL: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/library/factsheets/Fishing/
Get_the_lead_out/Bird_Bookmarks.pdf
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