First Selectman Tetreau announced that the Town of Fairfield’s Shellfish Commission will host a clam clinic event at Sasco Hill Beach on June 20, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for local residents to learn about Fairfield’s natural shellfish resources.

“This event provides an opportunity for Fairfield residents, including children, to experience the basics of harvesting shellfish while learning the importance of Fairfield’s natural shellfish ecosystem,” said Robert Bilek, Chairman of the Shellfish Commission.

Participants will be taught harvesting techniques and can keep their own catch. Gear, including clam rakes and gauges, will be provided if needed. Participants are encouraged to bring their own towels.

The Sasco Hill Beach Shellfish Bed was recently restocked with more than 9,000 clams for residents to harvest.

No permit or reservation are required, however, permits will be sold at the event for future use.

While the event is rain or shine, please call the Shellfish Hotline at (203) 256-3074 to ensure the Sasco Hill Beach Recreational Bed is open.

Concejal Principal Tetreau anunció que la ciudad de Fairfield Comisión Mariscos acogerá un evento de la clínica de almejas en Sasco Hill Beach en 20 de junio 2015 08 a.m.-10 a.m. para los residentes locales para aprender sobre los recursos naturales de moluscos de Fairfield.
“Este evento ofrece una oportunidad para que los residentes de Fairfield, incluidos los niños, para experimentar los conceptos básicos de la recolección de mariscos mientras aprenden la importancia de los ecosistemas naturales de moluscos Fairfield,” dijo Robert Bilek, Presidente de la Comisión de Mariscos.
Los participantes se les enseñará las técnicas de cosecha y pueden mantener su propia captura. Gear, incluyendo rastrillos almeja y medidores, se proporcionará, si es necesario. Los participantes están invitados a traer sus propias toallas.
El Sasco Hill Beach Mariscos cama era reponían recientemente con más de 9.000 almejas para los residentes de la cosecha.
Sin permiso o la reserva se requiere, sin embargo, los permisos serán vendidos en el evento para su uso futuro.
Aunque el evento es la lluvia o con sol, por favor llame a la línea directa de mariscos al (203) 256-3074 para asegurar la Sasco Hill Beach Bed recreativo está abierta.

By Stephen Krauchick

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