Conditional shellfishing areas closed due to rain
July 21, 2010 12:00 am
• Last Updated: July 21, 2010 5:14 am
Stonington - Monday's heavy rainfall has closed two conditional shellfishing areas, areas A and the Outer Quiambaug Cove, the Stonington Shellfish Commission said Tuesday.
These areas will remain closed to the harvesting of clams, oysters and mussels for a minimum of seven days.
Call the Stonington Shellfish Commission's information line at (860) 599-7575 to determine when the shellfishing areas will reopen.
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