In doing some research into reasons that public access has been blocked to docks, beaches, the bay, etc...garbage/litter and fish bait/parts left behind is cited as some of the main reasons after "SAFETY!" We certainly don't need to lose anything more than we already have.
I was a scout leader with my son for many years. One of their guiding principles is leave no trace behind. A very simple statement saying if you are in nature you will leave no trace that you had visited. This meant picking up other litter that you see in the area you are using, not just yours.
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