The Rhode Island Shellfish Restoration and Enhancement Plan (RISREP) is underway. Please visit their website and learn more information on this plan and how to participate. The RISREP is a project originating out of RI DEM. The RI Shellfisherman’s Association is a partner in this project.
Rhode Island Shellfish Restoration and Enhancement Plan (risrep.org)
1. Please go to the following link for the RI Shellfish Harvest Restrictions (App.) Map (Source: RIDEM)
https://ridemgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=110a7a4aec914a3492117e9848fe67da
2. Please go to the following links to view Narragansett Bay chart you may find useful in pursuing your catches.
NOTICE: All RI licensed commercial shellfish harvesters are now required to take a Shellfish Harvester Education Course. Go to the link we are providing for full details.
Water Quality Gains-
AREA A COMBINED with CONIMICUT TRIANGLE going to 1.2″ rain for closure
AREA B NO LONGER CONDITIONAL AREA!!
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RI DEM Algae closure webpage:
http://www.dem.ri.gov/shellfishclosure/
RI DEM closure information phone line (401-222-2900) is an additional source for closure information.
Please visit these local Rhode Island businesses:
Important note: If you were born on or after January 1, 1986 you must pass a boating safety course to operate most vessels in Rhode Island. See online links for more information.
RI DEM explanation of the requirement:
http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/enforce/boatreqt.htm
Link to the boating course:
https://www.boat-ed.com/rhodeisland/
In collaboration with the Rhode Island Shell Fisherman’s Association, our kitchens are featuring Top Neck Clams all summer long to promote this under-utilized, abundant and sustainable local bivalve. Available at Hemenway’s, The Mooring and TRIO
Rhode Island Shell Fisherman’s Association & the Newport Restaurant Group
This is a great opportunity for Rhode Island fisherman, the local economy, community, and of course the diners who get to enjoy another great sustainable food product from our Bay that would otherwise be under-utilized and perhaps undiscovered.
– Mike McGiveney, President of RISA
Here is the link to the web page:
RI Shellfisherman’s Association is a member of Commercial Fisheries Center of RI and past newsletters can be found here:
Watch videos on the Rhode Island Sea Grant Youtube Channel
