Assessing potential toxicity of lead sinkers and jigs from recreational activities in the aquatic environment: Effects in the freshwater snail, Planorbella pilsbryi

This study assessed the chronic toxicity of lead from recreational fishing gear, in comparison to lead nitrate (the reference toxicant), in a stunted multigenerational study. Toxicity of lead fishing gear was assessed in adult snails, in embryos from unexposed parents, and embryos from exposed parents. To investigate the potential effects of climate change, the combined effects of lead and temperature on snail embryo development were also assessed. Supplemental Information The Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) is a Government of Canada initiative aimed at reducing the risks posed by chemicals to Canadians and their environment. A key element of the Chemicals Management Plan is the monitoring and surveillance of levels of harmful chemicals in Canadians and their environment. Monitoring and surveillance are essential to identify and track exposure to hazards in the environment and associated health implications. Monitoring and surveillance programs provide the basis for making sound and effective public health and environmental health policies and interventions, as well as measuring the efficacy of control measures. In support of the Chemicals Management Plan, monitoring and…

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Environment and Climate Change Canada

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4

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2026-03-13