Learn about sustainable shellfish harvesting in Netarts Bay – Coast Weekend

NETARTS The Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed Estuary Beach and Sea (WEBS) is offering a free sustainable clamming workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Netarts Bay area.

Participants who must sign up for a specific location will learn about the role of shellfish in bay health, types of shellfish and invertebrates in the bay, sustainable methods for harvesting wild shellfish, current research on trends in clam size and biomass, and distribution patterns, research and regulations around harvesting.

Be warned: Attendees should expect to get dirty they will be venturing out into mud flats with guides. Boot or closed-toed shoes are recommended. Flip flops are strongly discouraged.

A shellfish license is required and can be obtained from the local state Department of Fish and Wildlife office or at Naveens Bayside Market and Deli.

WEBS is a local non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the Netarts Bay area through education and stewardship.

Registration is required. For a link, please visit Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS Eventbrite site or Facebook page.

This workshop is part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures. The events hosted by a consortium of volunteer community and nonprofit organizations are nature-based experiences meant to highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the areas natural resources and natural resource-based economy, according to press materials.

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Learn about sustainable shellfish harvesting in Netarts Bay - Coast Weekend