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DEM temporarily closes shellfishing grounds off Prudence Island

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — Around 700 acres of shellfishing grounds off Prudence Island will be closed from July 26 until sunrise on Aug. 2. A map of the shellfishing grounds that will temporarily be closed (Courtesy: Rhode Island DEM) The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) said it will be closing the grounds due to the risk of sewage discharged "from an expected large gathering of boats." Under both state and federal law,…

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DEM temporarily closes shellfishing grounds off Prudence Island

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — Around 700 acres of shellfishing grounds off Prudence Island will be closed from July 26 until sunrise on Aug. 2. A map of the shellfishing grounds that will temporarily be closed (Courtesy: Rhode Island DEM) The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) said it will be closing the grounds due to the risk of sewage discharged "from an expected large gathering of boats." Under both state and federal law,…

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WPRI 12 broke the news in East Providence, United States on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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