Oregon
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the ODFW announced the reopening of certain areas along the central coast for mussel and razor clam harvesting
Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, this decision follows recent tests showing that biotoxin levels have dropped to safe levels in these areas.
The razor clam harvest is now permitted from Tillamook Head to Cape Blanco, while it remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border due to high levels of domoic acid.
Additionally, the annual conservation closure continues to restrict razor clam harvesting along Clatsop beaches.
Mussel harvesting has also resumed from the Washington border to Cape Blanco, but it remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border because of elevated paralytic shellfish poison levels.
Bay clam and crab harvesting remain open along the entire coast.
The ODA will continue to conduct biotoxin tests at least twice per month, depending on tides and weather conditions. Any area previously closed due to biotoxins will only be reopened after two consecutive tests confirm toxin levels are below the closure limit.
Officials urge the public to check the latest updates before heading out by calling the Shellfish Safety Hotline or visiting the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures webpage.
-
Crime & Safety4 days ago
Mother refused to call 911, claiming her child was overreacting, even after the victim’s younger sibling tried sprinkling water in her eyes and cared for her all day until she died from an untreated medicaI condition; charged
-
Crime & Safety3 days ago
Teacher was messaged by her student, with whom she had a months-long iIIicit relationship, only for her to later admit to abusing her position of trust and getting involved in an inappropriate relationship with the boy after she was arrested by waiting police
-
Eugene5 days ago
Eugene Police Department hosted Leadership Eugene-Springfield at its 2nd and Chambers location
-
Crime & Safety1 week ago
Woman claims she refused to get the COVlD shot because she believed the vaccines were tested or developed using fetaI cells obtained from abortions, which led to her losing her job even after she filed for a reIigious exemption; Iawsuit
-
Crime & Safety1 week ago
Dad says that after his child was found dead, he heard from other students that his son’s classmates had buIIied him for having no mother and being homeIess, until the boy took his own life
-
Eugene5 days ago
City officials announced the schedule for November 2024 meetings, work sessions, and topics
-
Eugene5 days ago
ESF crews participated in the Spanish Community Resource Fair, organized by the Eugene Police Auditor’s Office and the Eugene Office of Equity and Community Engagement
-
Eugene5 days ago
ESF crews responded to structure fire on Jacobs Lane after reports of smoke potentially coming from the kitchen area