04.18.2025 Environment Two Southold creeks close shellfish harvesting due to biotoxin Shellfish harvesting is temporarily closed in Town and Jockey Creeks in the town of Southold effective April 16. This is due to the detection of saxitoxin, a marine biotoxin that...
03.05.2025 Government Local law changes for shellfish, yard sale permits in Southold After two recent public hearings, a local law regarding how the Southold Town Board adjusts shellfish permits was passed Feb. 25. Then on March 4, a separate law was...
10.07.2022 News DEC limits shellfish harvest in Southold after rain Some waters in Southold Town have been declared uncertified for shellfish harvest, after rainfall that may have created conditions that could make the shellfish hazardous for consumption. The state...