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MDE Shellfish Harvesting Waters Conditional Closure Log
for Thursday, October 6, 2022
River SystemRestricted DatesReopening Date
Area 8 - South RiverOctober 6, 2022October 7, 2022
Area 9 - Chester River, Langford CreekOctober 6-7, 2022October 8, 2022
Area 10 - Eastern & Prospect Bays: Thompson Creek and Shipping CreekOctober 6-7, 2022October 8, 2022
Area 11 - Island Creek, LaTrappe Creek, Bolingbrook Creek, Irish Creek, San Domingo Creek, Haskins Creek, and Broad CreekOctober 6, 2022October 7, 2022
Area 16 - Wicomico River (eastern shore)October 6, 2022October 7, 2022

Conditional closures are based on an analysis of NOAA rainfall data as shown in the following regional graphic.

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