Shellfish Farmers: Aquaculture Leases - East Hampton Town Trustees

An informational meeting will be held on February 3rd at 6:00 p.m. via ZOOM with the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning for prospective applicants interested in applying for a lease under the county’s Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Program in Peconic Bay and Gardiner’s Bay.

Oyster farming crates — Oyster farming in Napeague Harbor – Photo Susan McGraw-Keber

Click on the link below for more information:

https://www.easthamptonstar.com/government/2022120/prospective-shellfish-farmers-take-note

Cages of Montauk Pearl Oysters ready to be reset after cleaning and culling. Photo: Mike Martinsen

More information about the Suffolk County Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Program in Peconic Bay & Gardiners Bay:

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Economic-Development-and-Planning/Planning-and-Environment/Environmental-Planning-and-Aquaculture/Shellfish-Aquaculture-Lease-Program