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Special Notice To All Shellfish Harvesters In The Town Of Southampton

Shellfish Harvesters and Dealers - Towns of Southampton. Riverhead, Brookhaven

Shellfish Harvesters and Dealers in the Towns of  Southampton. Riverhead, Brookhaven, Huntington, Smithtown,  and Oyster Bay,  

 DEC-Shellfisheries collected water samples on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in severa...

Reopening of Several Shellfishing Areas Closed by Emergency Order

Shellfish Harvesters and Dealers in the Towns of Brookhaven, Southampton, Southold.

DEC-Shellfisheries collected water samples on Monday, November 15, 2021 in several of the areas that DEC designated as temporarily uncertified (closed) on October 26, 2021 ...

Reopening of Several Shellfishing Areas Closed by Emergency Order

Shellfish Harvesters and Dealers in the Towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southampton, Southold, and Shelter Island.

DEC-Shellfisheries collected water samples on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in several of the areas that DEC designated as temporarily uncertifie...

DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SHELLFISH RESTORATION EFFORT AT SHINNECOCK BAY SANCTUARY

Long Island Shellfish Restoration Project Benefits Coastal Communities. 1.5 Million Clams Stocked at Shinnecock Bay Sanctuary

Temporary Shellfish Closures areas have reopened as of September 9th.

Effective immediately, Thursday, September 9, 2021 the following areas can be re-opened to the harvest of shellfish, except as described in 6NYCRR, Part 41, “Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands.”

 Accordingly, the harvest of ...

New Cyanobacteria Blooms found in Kellis Pond in Bridgehampton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 25, 2021Contact: Grace Kelly-McGovern, 631-854-0095- or 631-219-9592

Analysis of surface water samples performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed the presence of new cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue&...

2021 Notice: Commercial/Recreational Shellfish Harvesters Regarding the North Sea Harbor Management

2021 Notice to Commercial and Recreational Shellfish Harvesters Regarding the North Sea Harbor Management Zone

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the subject project is a Type II Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 and no further environmental revie...

Announcement Regarding Dead Atlantic Menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) or “Bunker”

This observation is likely part of an ongoing marine mortality incident involving dead and dying Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus), also known as bunker, around Long Island, the Hudson River, and extending from Rhode Island to New Jersey. Throughout...

Use of Dredges & set Harvest Limits in Mecox Bay & Set Harvest Limits During Apr.1-Apr.30 (Oysters)

Authorize the Use of Dredges and set Harvest Limits in Mecox Bay and Set Harvest Limits During the Period of April 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021 for the Removal of Oysters

Impose Temporary Modification on Seasonal Razor Clam and Commercial Shellfish Harvest Restrictions

Notice of Public Hearing to Authorize Board of Trustees to Impose Temporary Modification on Seasonal Razor Clam and Commercial Shellfish Harvest Restrictions to Prevent Harm to Shellfish Population