Volunteers will help clean up fishing line and trash surrounding Nelson Reservoir on Thursday, July 3 from 8-noon. Volunteers will be walking around the shoreline picking up trash and fishing line. Please meet at the boat ramp parking lot.
What to bring:
- Bags will be available; bring your own work gloves if you have them.
- Wear proper attire for being outdoors and in the sun, i.e. hat and sunscreen.
- Lunch will be provided after the clean-up but please water and snacks or additional food you may want.
- Minor children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian throughout the project.
Questions? Contact krmiller@azgfd.gov or 480-202-4125.
Directions:
From Eagar - take Highway 191 towards Alpine. Travel approximately 9 miles. Nelson Reservoir parking lot will be on the south side of the road.
From Alpine - take Highway 191 north towards Round Valley. Travel approximately 16 miles. Nelson Reservoir parking lot will be on the south side of the road.
Why?
Improperly disposed fishing line can be consumed by, or entangle, many animals including mammals and migratory birds. Regular cleanups can prevent ospreys, bald eagles, waterfowl, and pets from encountering dangerous and often lethal entanglement. There have been situations where eagle nestlings had to be captured and treated which required months of rehabilitation prior to release back to the wild.
