Washington is the nation’s leading producer of farmed shellfish, according to the Department of Health.
VIDEO: Washington DOH awards $5.5 million to restore, protect Puget Sound shellfish habitatsto projects aimed at restoring and protecting shellfish habitats across Puget Sound.The funding will go towardsAccording to DOH, Washington is the nation’s leading producer of farmed shellfish, but over 16,000 acres of Puget Sound shellfish beds are closed to harvest because of fecal pollution.
“Washington’s marine waters are a dynamic and vital part of our unique ecosystem,” said Todd Phillips, DOH Office of Environmental Health and Safety director. “We applaud the efforts of each award recipient for their role in water quality improvement and protection.” Projects receiving funding include the South Sound Shellfish Recovery Project and the Savvy Septic Program in Snohomish County.
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