700 acres of Rhode Island shellfish grounds on Prudence Island temporarily closed ahead of Aquapalooza event to prevent sewage discharge & safeguard public health.

Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) temporarily closed 700 acres of shellfish grounds on Prudence Island ahead of the Aquapalooza event, which attracts over 1,000 boats and watercraft. The closure aims to prevent accidental or illicit sewage discharge and safeguard public health. Shellfishing will resume after the area has had sufficient time and water volume for sewage dilution.

July 24, 2024
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