Years ago the DLA had a lead sinker exchange program. It is time to renew that program!
Get the Lead Out!
Lead sinkers can be deadly to water fowl, especially loons. They pick up stones for their gullet and can find sinkers instead
Lead shot can be deadly to eagles. They can feed on hunted deer that are lost or gut piles and ingest the shot.
More Information: on the Get the Lead Out Program at DNR and PCA
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/projects/leadout.html
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/getting-lead-out-of-fishing-tackle