2004
NEWS ARCHIVE
Crab Trap Cleanup Continues
to Clear Louisiana Waters
March 10, 2004
The second designated volunteer day of the Louisiana
Derelict Crab Trap Removal Program wrapped up on March 6 with
more traps on the docks. Saturday's turnout of 32 boats and 198
volunteers resulted in the collection of 1,712 abandoned crab
traps. The traps were brought to four disposal sites in the official
closure area which includes much of the upper Terrebonne estuary.
The program officially kicked-off on February 28 and will conclude
at 6:00 a.m. on March 14.
LDWF officials have been very pleased with the
effort so far. Through March 6, a grand total of 6,115 traps have
been brought in for disposal. Hundreds of volunteers have participated,
and many institutions and organizations have provided assistance.
At the end of the winter closure on March 14,
attention will be turned to a planned spring closure in western
Vermillion Bay. Program organizers hope for similar success in
this area, and to eventually achieve their goal of zero derelict
crab traps in the water.
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