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Virginia Health Department Closes Part of Lower Machodoc Creek to Shellfishing
Original: Virginia Department of Health Closes Portion of Lower Machodoc Creek to Shellfish Harvesting
The Virginia Department of Health has closed a portion of Lower Machodoc Creek to shellfish harvesting. The closure means shellfish taken from that section of the creek cannot be collected, typically as a precaution for public health. No further details about the reason or the expected duration of the closure were provided in the announcement.
Why now: A state health agency has issued a new closure affecting local shellfish harvesters, which is notable news for the region's seafood industry.
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- Virginia Department of Health Closes Portion of Lower Machodoc Creek to Shellfish Harvesting · Virginia Department of Health (.gov)
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