ODFW Reminds Anglers to Keep Fishing Spots Garbage Free
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, June 26th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
OREGON – (Information from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) The summer fishing seasons are in full swing, with plenty of eager anglers hitting Oregon’s lakes, rivers and even the ocean. However, so many people getting out in nature means a lot of unnatural refuse gets left behind, either by accident or negligence. ODFW are reminding anglers to always pick up after themselves and collecting any extra trash they see, stating in the latest recreation report:
“We wish it didn’t have to be this way. But as more anglers hit the water, more trash piles up on shore. We know it’s not your job to pick up discarded beer cans, Slurpee cups, fishing line, hamburger wrappers and other trash that isn’t yours. But if everyone pitched in and picked up what they saw, wouldn’t it be a nicer place to fish?”It should go without saying that not all fishing spots will have garbage cans conveniently on hand. Staying on top of the littering issue can help keep Oregon’s waterways clear for the rest of this season, and beyond.
