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For March 11, 2006:
Questions and Answers: What worked best in the past? - Reports indicate that
the grappling hooks in conjunction with the rebar worked well in getting
the traps in the boats. What do the volunteers do? Volunteers comb coastal areas to 500 yards from shore for derelict crab traps. Individuals and / or groups walk the area or use shallow draft boats to patrol the water. After collecting derelict traps, they drop them off for disposal at one the dumpster locations. Do volunteers collect other marine litter? No, not at this time. We leave the other stuff to the Annual Coastal Cleanup in September (third Saturday) and other community cleanup activities. What if people don't want to boat or walk? Individuals may assist by helping at the dumpster locations. Boaters may need help unloading and smashing traps. Individuals may also keep a minimal monitoring report for the day. Do airboats participate? The Alabama Marine Resources Division makes special provisions for airboats south of the Causeway each year for this event. Anyone collecting derelict traps via airboat is required to register, with the AMRD 861-2882, by the close of business prior to cleanup day. Airboats are allowed south of the Causeway ONLY for participation in the derelict trap event and are otherwise illegal any other time of the year in that area. Do canoes and kayaks participate? In the past it was difficult for these types of water craft to collect traps. We do not recommend their use. How do volunteers know where to go? People used the list of locations, worked alone, or participated with one of the many volunteer organizations listed below. You do not have to be a member of any group to participate. If you would like to assist one of the organizations in the future, call 431-6409 for a contact. Some Do's and Don'ts for Participation: Blue crab traps cost an average of $20. This represents a large investment for both commercial and recreational crab fishermen. This program is designed to remove lost, damaged or abandoned traps within 500 yards of the shoreline. Following are some common sense dos and don’ts for trap removal: DO's:
Remove
encrusted traps without floats. DON'Ts: Don’t take traps attached to pier; may set trap on
the pier and leave information
for Whatever you choose to do on March 11, and any day, please be safe and follow all appropriate safety precautions! For more information contact:
Lee Yokel
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