Tuesday, March 18, 2014

#1642 Aquaculture Shellfish Harvesting Update - Closure

CLOSURE STATEMENT
Date: 
3/18/14


The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is
temporarily closing the following shellfish area at sunset on Tuesday 
March 18th, 2014  for the harvest of oysters, clams, and mussels. In this context, shellfish does not include scallops, shrimp, or crabs.

Area(s):

#1642 Apalachicola CA Winter East Shellfish Harvest Area



Affected Counties

_______Franklin_____________


Basis for action:

Precautionary closure due to excessive rainfall

The closure is based on a change in conditions specifically required
under the management plan. Water samples will continue to be collected
and analyzed for the area until the sample results conform to the
management plan.

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