What can I do?
The best chance we have of getting a statewide ban is to influence the legislators who will responsible for hashing out the final version of the Mass Ready Act in the fall of 2026. Rescue Gloucester Wildlife will write a letter that supporters can sign onto.
We may also pursue a home rule petition that would allow the City of Gloucester to completely ban them here.
If you’d like to sign the letter or learn more about pursuing a city-wide ban, join our mailing list by emailing info@rescuegloucesterwildlife.org.Join our organizing committee! Joining doesn’t mean you have to commit a lot of time—just help out where you can. Fill out this brief form, and we’ll be in touch.
Note where you see bait boxes like this one in downtown Gloucester. These usually contain SGARs.
At a business: Rescue Gloucester Wildlife are compiling a list of businesses using SGARs so that they can be contacted in an effort to educate them about the threat to wildlife that they pose. Business contact information can be entered here.
On city property: It’s the City of Gloucester’s policy not to use SGARs on city property (unless there is an emergency). If you see one on city property, either contact City Hall and ask them about it, or let Rescue Gloucester Wildlife know (info@RescueGloucesterWildlife.org), and we will contact them.
At a neighbor’s: Try having a friendly conversation with neighbors to educate them about the harm SGARs do to wildlife and pets. Always be respectful and give them the benefit of the doubt—they may have no idea about the issues with SGARs!