HOW CAN I PROPERLY DISPOSE OF MY LEAD SINKERS? WHAT HAVE OTHER RESEARCHERS FOUND?
Research has found that lead sinkers cause lead poisoning in loons and other waterbirds, resulting in severe illness and death.
Lead sinkers have been responsible for elevated levels of lead in children's blood through
biting lead sinkers to put on fishing lines or living in homes where lead sinkers were manufactured. More information can
be found on the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine Website http://www.tufts.edu/vet/loons/index.html
Additional Research on Lead sinkers and loons/bird species:
