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News & Advisories
Hood Canal shellfish closure expanded to Foulweather Bluff
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Jun 12
Shellfish harvesting closed in Hood Canal south of Hood Canal bridge
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Jun 12
Shellfish harvesting closed for Hood Canal shoreline near Holly
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Jun 11
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May 18
Shellfish harvesting closed in Agate Passage and Port Orchard Passage
Tests show high levels of diarrhetic shellfish poison (DSP).
May 13
Don't let shellfish make you sick!
Vibrio bacteria, which grow more quickly in warm weather, are a common cause of shellfish-related illnesses during the late spring, summer, and early fall.
Apr 30
Shellfish harvesting closed for Liberty Bay, Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows, and Sinclair Inlet
Tests show high levels of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poison (DSP).
Apr 15
Shellfish harvesting closed on east shoreline of Bainbridge Island
Tests show high levels of marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison (PSP)
Apr 14
Don't let shellfish make you sick: Use caution when harvesting during warm-weather months
It's that time of year when we experience hotter weather and more daytime low tides. Higher temperatures increase the risk of getting sick from shellfish.
Jun 13, 2025
Let’s work together to help everyone enjoy summer safely
As you plan your outdoor adventures, let’s work together to help keep everyone safe at the lake.
May 22, 2025
Note: Beach, lake, shellfish, and sewage advisories are displayed for the current calendar year. You can request copies of older advisories.
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