Lead Free Waters
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What We Do
Raise Awareness
Lead Free Waters is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of lead fishing weights on the environment. We strive to educate the community about the harmful effects of lead fishing weights on aquatic animals and humans.
Begin Change
We want to kickstart change by encouraging the use of alternative, non-toxic fishing weights to protect our natural resources and ensure a future for recreational fishing in Georgia.
Building A Community
By building a community of environmentally conscious individuals, we aim to promote sustainable fishing practices and advocate for the use of lead-free alternatives.
Lead by the Numbers
4384 tons of lead fishing tackle were lost each year in U.S. waterways
(Scheuhammer et al, 2003)
47% of bald eagles and 46% of golden eagles had signs of chronic lead poisoning
(Slabe et. al, 2022)
Each year in the US, 10-20 million animals die from lead toxicosis
(jlp342, 2022)
How to Help
Individuals can make a significant impact by signing the petition to ban the recreational use of lead weights in the Chattahoochee River and Lake Lanier. By adding their names, they contribute to a growing chorus of voices demanding environmental change. Sharing the petition and website link with friends, family, and on social media amplifies this message, reaching a wider audience and encouraging more citizens to join the cause. Change on this issue won't happen overnight, so persistence and consistency are crucial. Every signature and share strengthens the movement, demonstrating to policymakers that there is broad, sustained support for protecting our waterways from the harmful effects of lead.