Statement by Commissioner Adam Putnam on the Announcement of $4.18 Million for Apalachicola Bay Oyster Restoration Research

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact: Aaron Keller
November 14, 2013	(850) 617-7737 Twitter: @FDACSNews
Statement by Commissioner Adam Putnam On the Announcement of $4.18 Million for Apalachicola Bay Oyster Restoration Research          Tallahassee, FL – Following the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s announcement of $4.18 million in funding for Apalachicola Bay oyster restoration  research, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement: “The $4.18 million infusion of funding from the National Federation of Fish and Wildlife for Apalachicola Bay oyster restoration comes at a critical time. Apalachicola’s oyster industry has been devastated by the inadequate water flow to the bay and this investment will help improve shelling and harvesting practices and give a much-needed boost to the local economy.” For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visitwww.FreshFromFlorida.com.  ###

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