What is MRRP?

The Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program, known as MRRP, is a program dedicated to preventing unwanted fishing line from entering the environment. Monofilament fishing line has been used by millions of fisherman for over 40 years. This line, which is made to be invisible to fish, is also invisible to birds, whales, crabs, turtles, dolphins, manatees, swimmers, divers, and boaters. Entanglements in fishing line have led to the death of thousands of animals, as well as the amputation of the limbs of many others.

Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office received funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Advisory Council on Environmental Education to start MRRP in the year 2000. Since that time we have established a network of 84 recycling bins located at fishing piers, boat ramps and other waterfront parks, along with over 30 local tackle and outdoor sporting good shops that provide indoor recycling boxes. MRRP relies on dedicated volunteers to adopt bins and empty them. Over 4000 lbs. of fishing line has been collected in these bins so far!

Would You Like to Learn More About MRRP?
Visit the Brevard County MRRP website at:
http://www.brevardcounty.us/mrrp/

Interested in starting MRRP in your area? Visit our new website at:
http://www.fishinglinerecycling.com