Willapa Bay Manila clam farmers defend successful use of herbicide to kill invasive eelgrass
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Capital Press] By Don Jenkins - September 23, 2014 -
LONG BEACH, Washington, Shellfish farmers who sprayed clam beds last spring say the herbicide they used was effective and that they’re prepared to defend the practice against environmental opposition.
“You can’t describe the feeling you have when you walk out and see that the weed that’s been destroying your farm is gone,” Willapa Bay shellfish farmer Brian Sheldon said. “Uplifting would be one word. It’s worked tremendously. Beyond my expectations.”
The Coalition to Protect Puget Sound Habitat made a last-ditch motion to stop last spring’s spaying. The pollution control board declined to intervene...
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