Lead is Toxic to Wildlife

Education and Awareness

Through educational opportunities at community events, such as  the Westport Area Outdoor Association’s Wolf Howl ice fishing derby, Westport's Ecofest, Lake Links, FOCA, Bird Supply Retailers, nature organizations, radio, podcasts, internet, social media, kids camps, Events and our Lake Association partners we spread awareness about the negative impacts of lead fishing tackle and introduced safer alternatives.

Lead Fishing Tackle Drop Off, Collection 

Lead fishing tackle can be dropped off at our participating retailers and  at the Westport Lions, Reuse and Recycle Centre - 5295 Salem Rd just west of town. 

In addition to lead fishing tackle at the Lions Reuse and Recycle Centre you can also bring in lead weights, lead from decoys, lead anchors....... in short anything lead.   

Safe and smart recycling

All lead collected by The Wolfe Lake Association is turned into Kimco Recycling in Kingston who in turn recycles the lead and sells it to a Canadian battery manufacturer ensuring the lead does not end back tackle manufactures inventory and ultimately on retailer shelves.   

Photo Credit - Margie Manthey