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Portions of the Poquoson River will be closed to shellfish harvesting for at least several weeks starting Wednesday due to water quality concerns following the release of untreated sewage, according ...

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced an extended closure of the Indian River Bay to clam and mussel harvesting due to a sewage release. WBOC ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health has announced an emergency closure for parts of the James River due to shellfish flooding. Health department officials say river flooding between ...

It's the season for shellfishing in parts of the Westport River, where people are braving the cold weather. Here's where to ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced that a portion of the James River will close to shellfish harvesting. Map of the areas on the James River where shellfish ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's frosty out there, so get on your warmest clothes and head out into the areas of the Westport River open to shellfishing. The ...