State of the Oyster Study volunteers invite you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound. The third of the four dates of the study is Sunday when the low tide is 0.5 at 2:53 PM. The last day to participate is Sunday, August 28th when the low tide will be -0.4 at 8:36 AM.
On these days only, collect six large oysters, five+ inches shell length, or 24 clams (six large oysters or 24 clams will be sufficient for both tests).
Package samples in the shell, in heavy, leak-proof bag. Keep samples on ice until delivered to drop-off site. Each bag must be clearly marked with your name, collection site address, mailing address, phone number/e-mail. Attach payment and collection form in a separate waterproof bag, and enclose that in the sample bag. (Click on image below and print collection form.)
Samples will be tested for fecal coliform ($25 per test) and/or Vibrio parahaemolyticus ($30 per test). Checks payable to AmTest Laboratories. Results by phone 10 days after test dates.
Samples with payment and collection form may be dropped off at the following locations only on the dates listed above, from noon to 2:30 p.m.
•Hunter Farms1921 E. State Route 106, Union
•QFC parking lot201 NE State Route 300, Belfair
Want more info?
Contact Teri King or Janis McNeal, Washington Sea Grant, University of Washington 360-432-3054 or [email protected].