Posts Tagged ‘aquaculture’
MD DNR Report: Maryland Oysters Show 5 Years of Growth
Maryland’s oyster populations showing five years of upward growth! A report from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources shows that there has been growth in all three areas of oyster management – sanctuaries, public fishery areas and aquaculture – which are assessed every 5 years. There has been considerable success in Maryland’s oyster sanctuaries –…
Read MoreRelief Help Available For Del. Fisheries-Related Businesses Impacted By Pandemic
Delaware’s fishery-related businesses that were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for relief funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, commercial fishing businesses, shellfish aquaculture specialists, for-hire recreational fishing operations, seafood dealers and processors may qualify for funding. They must show a revenue decline of more…
Read MoreUSDA Taking Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to National Conservation Practice Standards
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to 49 national conservation practice standards. The proposed revisions are available in the Federal Register now until the public comment period closes on April 23, 2020. The 49 updated national conservation practice standards include: 12 agronomic practices for water quality and erosion…
Read MoreShellfish Aquaculture Sites Available thru DNREC
Looking to dip into shellfish aquaculture? Some previously classified “pending” acreage on the Development Area map has been up dated to Available. This comes after DNREC didn’t receive complete applications for these acres by the May 2nd deadline. To apply for available acreage, you must submit a complete application and a $300 application fee to…
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