DEC Announces Temporary Shellfishing Closure of Three Mile Harbor for Fireworks Weekend
(WorldNews Environment)

For Release: Thursday, July 12, 2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of Three Mile Harbor in the town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, during the upcoming Clamshell Foundation`s 2018 fireworks event. This closure is put in place during this popular event to protect public health from potentially contaminated shellfish associated with increased boating activity in shellfishing waters. Boaters are reminded to use pump-out facilities to help protect New York`s waters. `As a precautionary measure, DEC annually halts shellfishing in Three Mile Harbor...