MOBILE, Ala. -- After almost three weeks, portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on Jan. 4 will reopen January 23, 2015, State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson said. This includes Portersville Bay, Grand Bay and Heron Bay.
The order will become effective at 6 a.m., Jan. 23, 2015.
All public oyster reefs are managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Marine Resources Division (MRD) for harvest. Catchers are reminded to check with MRD for information regarding areas open for harvest.
The Alabama Department of Public Health will continue to monitor bay waters and shellfish to ensure bacteriological safety.
For additional information concerning the opening, contact Greg Dunn, Alabama Department of Public Health, in Mobile at (251) 662-7511 or (334) 341-7062.
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