DOVER, Del. (AP) - State environmental officials say that several sites will be off-limits to shellfish farmers as they move forward with permitting plans.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that state officials announced Wednesday that they are moving forward with plans for a statewide permit that would expedite the process for future shellfish famers.
Some of the areas that will be off-limits to farmers include Beach Cove in Indian River Bay and other near-shore sites in Little Assawoman Bay.
The state says it has set aside other designated shellfish farming areas in the Inland Bays. David Small, secretary of the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, says the areas that have been selected represent locations intended to support shellfish aquaculture compatible with boaters and property owners.
Certain Areas Offlimits to Shellfish Farmers in Delaware
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