Several Island County beaches are closed for recreational shellfish harvest because of sewage treatment outfall.
This appears to be a routine/ongoing situation.
View the Washington State Department of Health beach list here.
This information, provided by WDFW gives the impression that Island County sewage treatment plants may be sending unsafe product into local waters.
Specific WDFW beach information is posted in the links below.
Jefferson County memories of happy & healthy beaches:
Here is a photo of a low tide outing at the PORT TOWNSEND SHIP CANAL/PORTAGE CANAL
Back in Island County
Stewardship is a priority:
Sign below posted at Flintstone Park in Oak Harbor educates the public on local waters.
Saratoga Passage Marine Stewardship Area
The press is good for coverage on ribbon cutting ceremonies, grand openings, and project of the year awards.
Also:
Love to see more in the way of newspeople out asking questions about what is going on in the Saratoga Passage Marine Stewardship Area.
More here:
Does hometown pride get in the way of newspeople asking questions?
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Washington State Dept. of Health status updated Sept. 20th, 2019.
North side of Penn Cove at Monroe Landing
“This beach is within the closure area for a sewage treatment plant outfall and is unsafe for recreational shellfish harvesting.”
Source: WDFW
Is the sewage treatment plant is sending unsafe product into Penn Cove?