Rhode Island DEM announces seasonal shellfish closures
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced his seasonal shellfish closures that will run from May 25-October 15.
The closures are due to potential water quality impacts associated with marinas and mooring fields.
The affected areas are within:
- Bristol Harbor
- Dutch Harbor Area, Jamestown
- Fishing Cove, Wickford Harbor
- Great Salt Pond and Trims Pond, Block Island
- Potter Cove, Prudence Island
- Sakonnet Harbor, Little Compton
Small seasonal marina closures in southern coastal ponds, Fort Wetherill and the Kickemuit River in Warren will also go into effect on May 25.
