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Maryland Department of the Environment Releases Latest Sampling Results Maintaining Positive Shellfish Conditions After Potomac Interceptor Spill

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Baltimore, MD – According to the Maryland Department of the Environment, recent water quality monitoring results indicated no adverse effects on shellfish harvesting areas in the Potomac River following a sewage spill from the Potomac Interceptor. The department announced on February 25, 2026, that testing showed fecal coliform levels well below national standards, paving the … Read more

Maryland approves oyster season extension, watermen cautiously optimistic about its benefits

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Tilghman Island, MD – According to WBOC, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved a two-week extension to the oyster harvesting season, providing a glimmer of opportunity for watermen on the Eastern Shore amid one of the toughest winters in recent memory. The extension pushes the end of the season from March 31 to April … Read more