Announcement

Emergency shellfish harvesting closure in Manklin Creek

Monday, February 10, 2025

(Feb. 10, 2025) The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has issued an emergency closure for shellfish harvesting in Manklin Creek following a sewage spill on Feb. 7. The closure, effective immediately, was enacted to protect public health and will remain in effect until March 1.

The affected area includes all waters of Manklin Creek upstream of a line running in a northeasterly direction from a point of land (38° 22' 24.1"N. Latitude, 75° 07' 28.5"W. Longitude) on the southern end of the creek’s mouth to a point of land (38° 22' 42.5"N. Latitude, 75° 07' 26.7"W. Longitude) on the opposite shore. The closure also impacts Isle of Wight Bay and Sinepuxent Bay in Worcester County.

The closure was enacted under the Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article § 4-742. A map of the restricted area has been provided by MDE and is available for public review.

The Ocean Pines Association is working closely with state and local authorities to monitor the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact MDE.

Announcement

Emergency shellfish harvesting closure in Manklin Creek

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